History · Colonial Economy
UGC NET June 2025 History
Identify the true statements about the Vernacular Press Act, 1878. Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
- 1. It was another example of the secret alliance between Governor General Lord Lytton and Secretary of State Lord Salisbury
- 2. Lytton admitted that the measure was 'nominally legislative' and in reality an 'executive act'
- 3. During the debate in the Legislative Council, most European unofficial members opposed the bill
- 4. After the bill was passed in the Legislative Council, the Governor General took a long time to give his assent
- 5. Calling the vernacular press a 'hydra', Lytton intended to eliminate it through the Act with 'one sudden blow'
A2, 4 and 5 only
B2, 3 and 5 only
C3, 4 and 5 only
D1, 2 and 5 only ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) 1, 2 and 5 only — The correct statements are 1, 2 and 5 only.
Explanation
★The correct statements are 1, 2 and 5 only.
★The Act was another example of the secret alliance between Lord Lytton and Lord Salisbury.
★Lytton admitted the measure was nominally legislative and in reality an executive act.
★Calling the vernacular press a hydra, he intended to eliminate it with one sudden blow.
★Most European unofficial members actually supported the bill, so the third statement is wrong.
★The Governor General did not take long to give his assent, so the fourth statement is wrong.
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