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In which year was the Arms Act disallowing Indians from possessing arms passed?

  • 1
    1876
  • 2
    1878
  • 3
    1877
  • 4
    1875
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Answer : 2. "1878"
Explanation :

In 1878 CE, the British passed the Arms Act, which disallowed Indians from possessing any arms. The British did not want a revolt like the one in 1857 CE to recur and hence wanted to stop Indians from having rifles and pistols.

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