Ilbert Bill Controversy
Question
The Ilbert Bill controversy was related to the
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 controversy (1883) centered on the removal of disqualifications imposed on Indian magistrates, which would have allowed them to try European civilians in court. This sparked fierce opposition from Anglo-Indian communities and British settlers in India. The bill sought to establish judicial equality by removing racial discrimination from the Indian Penal Code. Option (a) relates to arms restrictions, (b) concerns press freedom, and (d) relates to trade duties—none of which were the focus of the Ilbert Bill controversy. The controversy represented a significant moment in Indian nationalism and colonial tensions over racial discrimination in the legal system.
Answer: (c).
Question details
Year
2014
Paper
GS Paper 1
Question
Q81
Subject
History
Sub-topic
Modern India - British Colonial Period
Type
Factual single
Difficulty
Medium
Nature
Static
Source hint
NCERT History - Modern India
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