Question
Easy
Which one of the following is incorrect ?
1
The dissatisfaction with British rule intensified in 1870s and 1880s.
2
The Arms Act was passed in 1878, disallowing Indians from possessing arms.
3
The Vernacular Press Act was passed in 1880, to support the Government.
4
In 1883, there was a furore over the attempt by the Government to introduce the Ilbert Bill.
Question Details
Time to Solve: 12
Exam: CTET
Level/Paper: CTET_P2
Chapter: Modern India: Colonial Rule & Freedom Struggle
Topic: Indian National Movement (1885-1919)
Correct Answer
Option C
Explanation
Option 3 is identified as the incorrect statement, and here's why: 1. Explanation for Option 3: - The Vernacular Press Act was not passed in 1880; it was actually enacted in 1878. This act was introduced by Lord Lytton, the then Viceroy of India, to curtail the freedom of the Indian-language press. The purpose was to prevent the vernacular press from expressing criticism of British policies. Therefore, the statement that…Read More
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