Consider the following statements about quot The Arms Act 1878 quot 1 Prevented any Indian subject t...........

Modern Indian History 1857-1885

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Consider the following statements about "The Arms Act 1878"-

1. Prevented any Indian subject to keep arms.

2. Provided that Europeans and the Anglo-Indians can keep arms only with appropriate license.

3. Mandated that any public gathering of four or more people with arms would be illegal.

Which of the above is/are correct?

1&2 only

2 only

1&3 only

None of the above

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Explanation:

Prior to the Indian First War Of Independence in 1857, there were few gun control laws in India.But, in the same year as the passing of the Vernacular Press Act, the Arms Act was passed.This Act prevented the Indians to keep arms without appropriate license. Its violation would be a criminal offence.The Europeans and the Anglo- Indians were exempted from the operation of these legislations.The Arms Act, 1959 (amended n 21 was enacted to consolidate and amend the law relating to arms and ammunition in order to curb illegal weapons and violence stemming from them.