Which of the following statements is/are true about the Vernacular Press Act, 1878?

Q. Which of the following statements is/are true about the Vernacular Press Act, 1878?

A. It was passed by Lord Mayo.

B. It came to be known as the ‘ Gagging Act’.

C. It liberated the Indian press from restrictions.

D. It was replaced by Lord Ripon in 1882.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

(a) A and B

(b) B and D

(c) A and C

(d) C and D.

Ans: (d) C and D.