Consider the following statements in regard to the period of 1870- 1918 in India: 1. In the absence of a competent organistion the Press was the chief instrument for the politicization of the people and propagation of nationalist ideology. 2. During this era the access of the Press was confined up to the cities and large towns. 3. To publish a newspaper was a much more costly business and thus the circulation of the newspapers was very limited. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements in regard to the period of 1870- 191

1.	Consider the following statements in regard to the period of 1870- 1918 in India: 1. In the absence of a competent organistion the Press was the chief instrument for the politicization of the people and propagation of nationalist ideology. 2. During this era the access of the Press was confined up to the cities and large towns. 3. To publish a newspaper was a much more costly business and thus the circulation of the newspapers was very limited. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A.	1 only
B.	1 and 2 only
C.	1 and 3 only
D.	2 and 3 only
Answer» B. 1 and 2 only