Multiple choice general knowledge

Who was responsible for the introduction of the Vernacular Press Act of 1878 ?

  1. Lord Mayo

  2. Lord Lytton

  3. Lord Rippon

  4. Lord Curzon
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Explanation

The Vernacular Press Act of 1878 was introduced by Lord Lytton, who was Viceroy of India from 1876-1880. This act restricted the freedom of Indian language newspapers and was part of Lytton's controversial administration. The other viceroys listed served in different periods - Mayo (1869-1872), Ripon (1880-1884), and Curzon (1899-1905).

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