Concept:The Vernacular Press Act gave the British government harsh powers to suppress Indian-language newspapers that criticized their rule.
Explanation:The Act was introduced by Viceroy Lord Lytton in 1878.
It applied only to vernacular (Indian language) newspapers, not to English ones.
If a newspaper published material deemed seditious or objectionable, the government could confiscate the printing press and seize the newspaper’s assets.
The government could also demand a security deposit and impose heavy fines.
Thus, both confiscation of assets (Option A) and confiscation of the printing press (Option C) were allowed under the Act.
Option B is wrong because it says “not found objectionable”.
Answer:Option D: More than one of the above