INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

ACT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
When passed the Act of Vernacular Act?
A
1857
B
1850
C
1878
D
1884
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Act was proposed by Lytton, then Viceroy of India, and was unanimously passed by the Viceroy’s Council on 14 March 1878.

Detailed explanation-2: -i) It was passed by Lord Mayo. ii) It came to be known as the ‘Gagging Act’. iii) It liberated the Indian press from restrictions. iv) It was replaced by Lord Ripon in 1882.

Detailed explanation-3: -India Code: Indian Treasure-trove Act, 1878. Long Title: An Act to amend the law relating to Treasure-trove.

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