Q. Who first proposed the Vernacular Press Act in 1878?
Answer:
Lord Lytton
Notes: In British India, the Vernacular Press Act (1878) was enacted to curtail the freedom of the Indian press and prevent the expression of criticism toward British policies— the Act was proposed by Lord Lytton, then Viceroy of India, and was unanimously passed by the Viceroy's Council on 14 March 1878.