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Asked 6 times across 3 UPSC exams over 7 years (2019–2026), peaking in 2022.
Key insights
- Most tested in CSE — 3 of 6 PYQs
- Most asked in 2022
- Recurs across 3 years (2019–2026)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CDS 2019 → CAPF 2022
How the concept evolved
Long-running — most appearances (3 of 6) predate 2016, and it still returns.
Related concepts
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Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CDS2026
Who among the following was the only Indian member to be present when the Vernacular Press Bill came up before the Legislative Council ?
- A Jotendra Mohan Tagore ✓
- B Peary Mohan Mukherjea
- C Dinshaw Petit
- D Dadabhai Naoroji
✓ Correct answer: (A)
History › Freedom Struggle (1857–1947)
CAPF2022
Consider the following historical events in India carefully
- The Indian press failed to protest against the Vernacular Press Act of 1878
- The Vernacular Press Act of 1878 was introduced by Viceroy Lytton against the counsel of his own Law Member
Which of the above is/are correct?
- A 1 only
- B 2 only ✓
- C Both 1 and 2
- D Neither 1 nor 2
✓ Correct answer: (B)
History › Freedom Struggle (1857–1947)
CDS2019
Arrange the following in the chronological order of their implementation
- The Indian Factory Act (First)
- The Vernacular Press Act
- The Morley-Minto Reforms
- The Cornwallis Code
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
- A 4, 2, 1, 3
- B 2, 4, 1, 3 ✓
- C 3, 4, 1, 2
- D 2, 1, 3, 4
✓ Correct answer: (B)
History › Freedom Struggle (1857–1947)
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