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In both Europe and India, no one has feared the development of print.

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The above statement is false. With the advent of printing, millions of copies were printed and widely read. Some people feared that access to printed material should be regulated. Otherwise, it may lead to a loss of value or informative data. For example, Erasmus, a Latin scholar and Catholic reformer expressed deep concern regarding the printing press in Europe. The British government opposed media scrutiny and passed a law restricting the free distribution of newspapers and journals. On the other hand, the Vernacular Press Act of 1878 gave the government broad rights to review reports and journals in India.

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