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UPSC 2005: Who among the following repealed the Vernacular Press Act?
(a)Lord Dufferin
(b)Lord Ripon
(c)Lord Curzon
(d)Lord Hardinge
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (b) Lord Ripon
The Vernacular Press Act (1878) was introduced by Lord Lytton but was withdrawn in 1882 by his successor, Lord Ripon, who championed liberal reforms and press freedom. Lords Dufferin, Curzon, and Hardinge served later and had no role in repealing this Act.
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2005, GS Paper 1, as Question 77. It falls under Modern History > British Administration & Economic Policies.
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