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Q: In which year were the Arms Act and Vernacular Press Act Passed?
  • A. 1879
  • B. 1878
  • C. 1877
  • D. 1876
Correct Answer: Option B - The Arms Act and Vernacular Press Act passed in 1878. Lord Lytton (1876-1880) passed the Indian Arms Act according to which it was a criminal offence for Indians to possessing arms without license. The Vernacular Press Act of 1878 was enacted to restrict the freedom of the Indian press and prevent the expression of criticism towards British policies. Both these acts fuelled the anger and resentment of Indians towards the British rule.
B. The Arms Act and Vernacular Press Act passed in 1878. Lord Lytton (1876-1880) passed the Indian Arms Act according to which it was a criminal offence for Indians to possessing arms without license. The Vernacular Press Act of 1878 was enacted to restrict the freedom of the Indian press and prevent the expression of criticism towards British policies. Both these acts fuelled the anger and resentment of Indians towards the British rule.

Explanations:

The Arms Act and Vernacular Press Act passed in 1878. Lord Lytton (1876-1880) passed the Indian Arms Act according to which it was a criminal offence for Indians to possessing arms without license. The Vernacular Press Act of 1878 was enacted to restrict the freedom of the Indian press and prevent the expression of criticism towards British policies. Both these acts fuelled the anger and resentment of Indians towards the British rule.