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English Question on Fill in the Blanks

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word:
The British Raj regularly ___________ vernacular newspapers that printed articles advocating for Indian home rule.

A

prescribed

B

proscribed

C

probated

D

popularised

Answer

proscribed

Explanation

Solution

"Proscribed" means to prohibit or restrict, which fits the context of the British Raj’s actions against vernacular newspapers advocating for home rule.