Question

Who repealed the Vernacular Press Act in 1882? What impact did the Act have on the Indians?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Lord Ripon repealed the vernacular press act. The Vernacular press act forbade Vernacular papers to publish any material that might excite feelings of dissatisfaction against the British government. The Indian Army Act made it a criminal offence for Indians to carry arms without license.

Explanation:

In British India, the Vernacular Press Act (1878) was enacted to curtail the freedom of the Indian press and prevent the expression of criticism toward British policies—notably, the opposition that had grown with the outset of the Second Anglo-Afghan War (1878–80).In 1881, this act was repealed by Lord Ripon. It produced resentment among Indians which became one of the catalysts giving rise to India's growing independence

Answer 2

Explanation:

Lord Ripon repealed the vernacular press act. The Vernacular press act forbade Vernacular papers to publish any material that might excite feelings of dissatisfaction against the British government. The Indian Army Act made it a criminal offence for Indians to carry arms without license