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CGPSC 2025 · Question 46 of 100

Which of the following statements about the Vernacular Press Act, 1878 are correct? i. It was passed during the time of Viceroy Lord Ripon. ii. It was repealed by Viceroy Lord Lytton. iii. It was known as the Gagging Act. iv. The law was enacted to take Government action against Vernacular newspaper, especially 'Amrit Bazar Patrika'. Select the correct option.

General Knowledge

  1. AOnly (i) and (ii)
  2. BOnly (iii) and (iv)Correct
  3. COnly (i), (ii) and (iii)
  4. D(i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)

Answer: B. Only (iii) and (iv)

Explanation

Vernacular Press Act 1878 Statement Analysis This question requires identifying the correct statements about the Vernacular Press Act of 1878. Analyzing Statements on Vernacular Press Act Statement (i): The Vernacular Press Act, 1878 was enacted during the viceroyalty of Lord Lytton.

Source: CGPSC 2025 official paper

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