Governor Generals/Viceroys: UPSC Previous Year Questions (Modern History)
1 previous year UPSC Prelims question on Governor Generals/Viceroys (Modern History). Choose an option to see the answer and explanation.
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UPSC 2005Modern History · Governor Generals/Viceroys
Q1. Who among the following repealed the Vernacular Press Act?
Explanation
The Vernacular Press Act was enacted in 1878 by Lord Lytton to curb the growing influence of Indian-language newspapers that were critical of British rule. It imposed strict controls on the press, particularly targeting vernacular (Indian-language) publications. However, Lord Ripon, who succeeded Lytton as Viceroy, repealed the Act in 1882, marking a significant step towards promoting press freedom and reducing colonial censorship in India.
Answer key for these questions
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UPSC year
Correct answer
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2005
(b) Lord Ripon
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How many previous year UPSC questions are there on Governor Generals/Viceroys?
This page covers 1 previous year UPSC Prelims GS Paper-I questions on Governor Generals/Viceroys (Modern History), asked from 1996 to 2010. Each has the correct answer and an explanation.
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Questions on Governor Generals/Viceroys (Modern History) are available for 9 years, from 1996 to 2010. Use the Year filter to practise a single paper.
