Multiple choice

Who among the following passed the Vernacular Press Act?

  1. Lord Dalhousie

  2. Lord Lytton

  3. Lord Ripon

  4. Lord Wellesley

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Vernacular Press Act was passed in 1878 by Lord Lytton, the then Viceroy of India, to curtail the freedom of the Indian-language press. It was designed to prevent the expression of criticism against British policies. Lord Ripon later repealed this controversial act in 1882.