Option 1: Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A

This option is incorrect because although both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are individually true, R is not the correct explanation of A. The Vernacular Press Act was indeed repealed in 1882 by Lord Ripon, but the reason for its repeal was not because the Act did not discriminate between English Press and the Vernacular Press.

Option 2: Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A

This option is correct. Assertion (A) is true as the Vernacular Press Act was repealed in 1882 by Lord Ripon. Reason (R) is also true as the Act did not discriminate between English Press and the Vernacular Press. However, R is not the correct explanation of A as the repeal of the Act was not specifically because of this reason.

Option 3: A is true but R is false

This option is incorrect. Assertion (A) is true as the Vernacular Press Act was indeed repealed in 1882 by Lord Ripon. However, Reason (R) is also true as the Act did not discriminate between English Press and the Vernacular Press.

Option 4: A is false