Q. Consider the following statements about the Vernacular Press Act:

1. It was enacted by Lord Lytton
2. It came to be known as a “Gagging Act”
3. The Act was repealed by Lord Ripon

Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: 1, 2 & 3
Notes: In the year 1878, Vernacular Press act was passed by the governor general Lord Lytton. The act was also known as “Gagging Act”. The main objective of the act was to suppress the newspapers which used to write against the British. Later in 1881, the act was repealed by Lord Ripon. All of the above given statements are correct.

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