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

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