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The Arms Act was passed in the year _____, and it disallowed Indians from possessing arms.

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1878 CE
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1875 CE
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1854 CE
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1890 CE
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Solution

The correct option is A 1878 CE
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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