Question

Consider the following statements. Which of the following is not associated with Lord Ripon?

1. Repeal of the Vernacular Press Act
2. The Second Afghan war
3. The First Factory Act of 1881
4. The Arms Act of 1878

• A. i, iii
• B. ii only
• C. i, ii
• D. ii, iv

Answer 1

Answer:

D. ii, iv

Repeal of the Vernacular Press Act

• The Vernacular Press Act was originally enacted in 1878 by Lord Lytton.

• It restricted freedom of Indian language press.

• It's aim was to control criticism of British policies, especially in the wake of the Second Anglo-Afghan War.

• Lord Ripon, the Viceroy and Governor General of India from 1880–1884, repealed the Vernacular Press Act on December 7, 1881.

The First Factory Act of 1881

• Enacted in 1881 during Lord Ripon's tenure.

• The Act was aimed to improve working conditions for factory workers, especially children.

• It prohibited employment of children below the age of 7.

• It limited working hours for children aged 7-12 to 9 hours a day with a one-hour break.

• It Initiated the process of labor reforms in British India.
  

NB : The Second Afghan War and The Arms Act of 1878 were associated with Lord Lytton, the Viceroy before Ripon.