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Question : Who among the following repealed the Vernacular Press Act of 1878?

Option 1: Lord Ripon

Option 2: Lord Northbrook

Option 3: Lord Lytton

Option 4: Lord Dufferin


Team Careers360 6th Jan, 2024
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Correct Answer: Lord Ripon


Solution : The correct option is Lord Ripon.

The Vernacular Press Act of 1878 in British India was repealed by Lord Ripon. The Vernacular Press Act of 1878 was enacted during the viceroyalty of Lord Lytton in British India. The act imposed restrictions on the Indian-language press, giving the government significant powers to control and suppress newspapers in languages other than English.

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