Who among the following repealed the Vernacular Press Act?
- Lord Dufferin
- Lord Ripon
- Lord Curzon
- Lord Hardinge
Explanation
Option (b) is correct
- The Vernacular Press Act, 1878, enacted by Lord Lytton, imposed restrictions on Indian-language newspapers and was widely criticized as an attempt to curb press freedom. Recognizing its unpopular and repressive nature, Lord Ripon repealed the Act in 1882. Lord Ripon is therefore remembered for adopting a more liberal approach toward the Indian press and local self-government.
