Explanation:

Lord Ripon remained India’s Viceroy from 1880-84. This liberal politician is known for many reforms in the internal administration of India. The most important events during this time were as follows:

• The Vernacular Press Act was repealed in 1882
• A Resolution in 1882 set off the institution of local self-government in India.
• Hunter Commission came in 1882 for the purpose of education reforms.
• The age for entry in the Civil Services was once again raised to 21 years.
• The First factory Act was enacted in 1881
• Introduction of Ilbert Bill in severely compromised state.
• The years 1882 and 1883 are memorable for these great measures. One important one was the repeal of the Vernacular Press Act, which was passed by his predecessor Lord Lytton in 1878.
• Thus, he sat free the native journals from the last restrains on the free discussion of public questions. In 1882, he granted freedom to the Press. He was the founder of local self government in modern India and was fondly called “Ripon, the Good”