WBCS.LIVE practice question

Which British Viceroy is credited with the repeal of the controversial Vernacular Press Act in 1882?

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

Answer options

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

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Lord Ripon

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Lord Ripon šŸ“š Explanation: The Vernacular Press Act was enacted by Lord Lytton in 1878 to suppress local newspapers critical of the British government. Lord Ripon, known for his liberal reforms, repealed the act in 1882, restoring freedom of the press for Indian language publications. Ripon is often remembered as the "Father of Local Self-Government" in India for his efforts to decentralize administration.