The 'Arms Act of 1878' was passed during the viceroyalty of? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The 'Arms Act of 1878' was passed during the viceroyalty of?

A. Lord Dufferin

B. Lord Lytton

C. Lord Ripon

D. Lord Mayo

Answer: Option B

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Lord Lytton enacted the Arms Act, 1878, which prohibited Indians from possessing arms without a license.

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