The question asks to identify the year the Indian Official Secrets Act was passed, noting its restrictive effect on the press.
The Indian Official Secrets Act was enacted in 1904.
This Act aimed to curb the leaking of official information and consequently placed significant limitations on the freedom of the press during the British colonial era in India.
Reviewing the options:
The correct year is 1904.
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