Multiple choice

The Vernacular Press Act was passed by

  1. Lord Lytton

  2. Lord Curzon

  3. Lord Ripon

  4. Lord Hardinge

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Explanation

The Vernacular Press Act was passed by Lord Lytton in 1878 to suppress Indian-language newspapers that were criticizing British rule. It imposed severe restrictions on publications in Indian languages while English newspapers remained unaffected.