Which of the following is correct about the Sedition Act of 1870?

The arrested person could not arrange an advocate

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Arrested person could be detained in police custody for an indefinite period of time

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A person could be arrested and deported

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Any person criticizing or protesting the British government could be arrested without a trial

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The correct option is D Any person criticizing or protesting the British government could be arrested without a trial
According to the Sedition Act any person protesting or criticizing the British government could be arrested without due trial. Indian nationalists began protesting and criticizing this arbitrary use of authority by the British.

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