WBCS.LIVE practice question

The 'Vernacular Press Act' of 1878 was repealed by:

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Lord Lytton
  2. Lord Ripon
  3. Lord Curzon
  4. Lord Dufferin

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Lord Ripon

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: (B) Lord Ripon šŸ“š Explanation: The Vernacular Press Act, which restricted the freedom of Indian-language newspapers, was introduced by Lord Lytton in 1878. It was later repealed by Lord Ripon in 1882. Lord Ripon is known as a liberal viceroy and the 'Father of Local Self-Government' in India. His decision to repeal the act was highly welcomed by the Indian nationalist leadership.