Mention any two repressive policies of Lord Lytton.

ICSE Class 10 History & Civics PYQ · 2023 Paper · Part I

2(iii)1 Mark · 2023 · Part I · 2023 Paper

Mention any two repressive policies of Lord Lytton.

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Two repressive policies of Lord Lytton are:

  1. Vernacular Press Act — This act, enacted in 1878, forbade vernacular papers to publish any material that might incite feelings of dissatisfaction against the British Government. This act was not applicable to English newspapers.
  2. Arms Act — The Arms Act of 1878 made it a criminal offence for Indians to carry arms without licence. This act did not apply to British.
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