Arrange the following in the chronological order of their implementation : 1. The Indian Factory Act (First) 2. The Vernacular Press Act 3. The Morley-Minto Reforms 4. The Cornwallis Code Select the correct answer using the code given below :

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Q: (CDS-II/2019)
Arrange the following in the chronological order of their implementation :
1. The Indian Factory Act (First)
2. The Vernacular Press Act
3. The Morley-Minto Reforms
4. The Cornwallis Code
Select the correct answer using the code given below :

question_subject: 

History

question_exam: 

CDS-II

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0,85,55,85,30,11,14

keywords: 

{'indian factory act': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'cornwallis code': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'chronological order': [2, 0, 3, 1], 'minto reforms': [3, 0, 0, 1], 'vernacular press act': [0, 0, 7, 1], 'implementation': [0, 0, 0, 14], 'morley': [6, 0, 2, 3], 'first': [0, 0, 0, 3]}

Option 1 states that the chronological order of implementation is: 4, 2, 1, and 3. Let`s break down each option for better understanding.

1. The Indian Factory Act (First): This act was introduced in 1881 and was the first legislative effort to improve the working conditions of factory workers in India. This act aimed to regulate the working hours, child labor, and health and safety measures in factories.

2. The Vernacular Press Act: This act was implemented in 1878. It was introduced by the British colonial government in India to control and regulate the vernacular press. The act gave the government the authority to confiscate press materials, impose penalties, and even suspend or cancel the licenses of the press.

3. The Morley-Minto Reforms: These reforms took place in 1909. They were introduced by the British government and aimed to increase Indian participation in the legislative process. These reforms provided limited representation to Indians in the legislative councils and led to the emergence of separate electorates.

4. The Cornwallis Code: This code was implemented in 1793. It was introduced by Lord Cornwallis during the British colonial rule to regulate land rights and revenue administration in India. The code aimed to bring stability and