Which of the following Acts was NOT passed during the tenure of Viceroy Lord Lytton?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. The Indian Telegraph Act
Lord Lytton served as the Viceroy of India from 1876 to 1880. The Indian Telegraph Act, a significant piece of legislation governing telegraphy in India, was enacted and came into force in 1885. Therefore, it was passed after Lord Lytton's viceroyalty had ended. The Act aimed to regulate the establishment, maintenance, and working of telegraphs across the country.