Question : The Arms Act which disallowed Indians from having arms was passed in ______.
Option 1: 1878
Option 2: 1925
Option 3: 1920
Option 4: 1855
Correct Answer: 1878
Solution : The correct answer is 1878 .
In 1878, the British passed the Arms Act , which disallowed Indians from possessing any firearms. The Act was part of the broader colonial policies designed to maintain control and prevent potential uprisings or resistance against British rule. Lord Lytton was the Viceroy of India from 1876 to 1880, and he played a significant role in the formulation and implementation of the Arms Act of 1878.
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