The 'Indian Press Act' of 1910 was also known as: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Indian Press Act' of 1910 was also known as:
A. Sedition Act
B. Rowlatt Act
C. Gagging Act
D. Vernacular Press Act
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Press Act of 1910 was called the Gagging Act due to its severe restrictions.

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Who was the first Viceroy of India?
A. Lord Canning
B. Lord Ripon
C. Lord Curzon
D. Lord Dalhousie

Correct Answer: Option A


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A. Lord Linlithgow
B. Lord Willingdon
C. Lord Wavell
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Correct Answer: Option A


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Correct Answer: Option A


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