Who among the following repealed the Vernacular Press Act of 1878?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Lord Ripon.
Lord Lytton introduced the Vernacular Press Act in 1878.
The Vernacular Press Act (VPA) was enacted to 'better manage' the vernacular press by effectively punishing and suppressing seditious writing.