The Vernacular Press Act was passed during the viceroyalty of: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The Vernacular Press Act was passed during the viceroyalty of:

A. Lord Ripon

B. Lord Lytton

C. Lord Curzon

D. Lord Dufferin

Answer: Option B

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Lord Lytton passed the Vernacular Press Act in 1878 to silence the Indian language press.

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