Ilbert Bill controversy
Question
The Ilbert Bill controversy was related to the (a) imposition of certain restrictions to carry arms by the Indians (b) imposition of restrictions on newspapers and magazines published in Indian languages (c) removal of disqualifications imposed on the Indian magistrates with regard to the trial of the Europeans (d) removal of a duty on imported cotton cloth
Options
imposition of certain restrictions to carry arms by the Indians
imposition of restrictions on newspapers and magazines published in Indian languages
removal of disqualifications imposed on the Indian magistrates with regard to the trial of the Europeans
removal of a duty on imported cotton cloth
Explanation
The Ilbert Bill (1883) was a controversial legislative proposal introduced by Viceroy Ripon's Advocate General C.P. Ilbert. Its primary purpose was to remove the legal disqualifications that prevented Indian magistrates from trying cases involving European British subjects. The bill proposed to allow Indian judges to preside over cases against British citizens, which sparked intense opposition from British settlers in India who feared subjugation to Indian judicial authority. Option (a) refers to arms acts, (b) to press restrictions, and (d) to trade tariffs—none of which relate to the Ilbert Bill's actual purpose. > Remember: Ilbert Bill = Indian magistrates trying Europeans, not restrictions on Indians themselves.
Question details
Year
2013
Paper
GS Paper 1
Question
Q81
Subject
History
Sub-topic
Modern India - British Raj period
Type
Factual single
Difficulty
Medium
Nature
Static
Source hint
NCERT Modern India - British administration
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