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Q.

Which of the following amounts to reactionary policy of Lord Lytton?

1. The duty imposed on manufactured cotton goods imported to Indian from England was abolished.

2. The age limit for Indians appearing in Civil Service Examination was reduced from 21 to 19.

3. Enactment of Vernacular Press act of 1878 that restricts the regional language newspapers.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Explanation:

All the three statements are correct. Reactionary policies of Lord Lytton include-

  • Imperial War policy in Afghanistan which was to be funded from Indian revenue.
  • The duty imposed on manufactured cotton goods imported to Indian from England was abolished.
  • The age limit for Indians appearing in Civil Service Examination was reduced from 21 to 19.
  • Enactment of Vernacular Press act of 1878 that restricts the regional language newspapers.
  • Enactment of Arms Act of 1878 which imposed restrictions on possession of arms by Indians.
  • Declaration of Delhi Durbar of 1877which restricted the relief to Indians suffering from famine.

Thus, Option D is Correct.

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