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Who among the following repealed the Vernacular Press Act?

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

Answer options

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

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Lord Ripon

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Lord Ripon šŸ“š Explanation: The highly controversial and restrictive Vernacular Press Act of 1878, which aimed to suppress the freedom of native-language Indian newspapers, was officially repealed in 1882 by the liberal Viceroy, Lord Ripon. Ripon's decision restored freedom of the press and earned him immense popularity among educated Indians. This reform was a major step forward for the development of modern independent journalism.