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Q · British Rulemedium · 45s
The Vernacular Press Act of 1878 was passed under which Viceroy?
TopicBritish Rule
Question Typemultiple choice
Difficultymedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Lord Lytton enacted the 1878 Vernacular Press Act to curb Indian-language newspapers critical of British policies, restricting free expression.
Final Answer: Option A - Lord Lytton