Question

Which of the following passed the Vernacular Press Act of 1878 to suppress local language newspapers criticizing British policies?

• A. Lord Ripon
• B. Lord Lytton
• C. Lord Curzon
• D. Lord Dalhousie

Hint:

Remember: Lord Lytton \(\rightarrow\) Vernacular Press Act (1878) and Arms Act (1878) Lord Ripon \(\rightarrow\) Repealed the Vernacular Press Act in 1882 and is known as the father of local self-government in India.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understand the Act.
The Vernacular Press Act of 1878 was made to control Indian-language newspapers that criticised the British.

Step 2: Identify the Viceroy.
This Act was passed during the rule of Lord Lytton (1876-1880).

Step 3: Lytton's record.
He is also linked to the Arms Act of 1878 and the grand Delhi Durbar of 1877. His rule was unpopular.

Step 4: Rule out others.
Lord Ripon later repealed this Act in 1882. Lord Curzon (Bengal Partition) and Lord Dalhousie (Doctrine of Lapse) came at different times.

Step 5: Conclude.
The Act was passed under Lord Lytton.

Answer: Lord Lytton