Consider the following historical events in India carefully:
- 1. The Indian press failed to protest against the Vernacular Press Act of 1878.
- 2. The Vernacular Press Act of 1878 was introduced by Viceroy Lytton against the counsel of his own Law Member.
Which of the above is/are correct?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Answer is Wrong!
Answer is Right!
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UPSC CAPF – 2022
– Statement 2 is correct. The Vernacular Press Act of 1878 was introduced by Viceroy Lord Lytton. Historical accounts indicate that Lord Lytton’s Law Member, Sir Arthur Hobhouse, had reservations about the severity of the proposed legislation or even opposed it, but it was pushed through.
– The Act was repealed by Viceroy Lord Ripon in 1882.
– The protest against the Act was a significant step in the development of nationalist consciousness and organization in India.