Vernacular Press: Introduction & Repletion - Indian History & Indian National Movement

Q.  Consider the following statements

1. Vernacular Press Act was introduced by Lord Lytton
2. Lord Ripon repealed Vernacular Press Act

Which of the above statements is/are correct?
- Published on 06 May 15

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None

ANSWER: Both
 
Lord Lytton introduced the Vernacular Press Act passed in 1878 to ban the vernacular press in India. The nationalist Newspaper -Soma Prakash was punished under this act.

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