In which year Indian Arms Act was passed by British Government?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The Indian Arms Act was passed by the British government in 1878.
This Act was implemented during the tenure of Lord Lytton, the then Viceroy of India.
Objective: The main objective of this law was to prohibit Indians from possessing weapons. It made it a punishable offense for any Indian to possess, manufacture, or sell weapons without a license.
Discrimination: The most controversial aspect of this law was that it did not apply to Europeans and Anglo-Indians. They could possess weapons without a license, while a license was mandatory for Indians.
Other contemporary laws: Lord Lytton also passed the Vernacular Press Act in the same year (1878), which aimed to control newspapers in Indian languages.