PYQ 2013 Q31 · RaahUPSC PYQ

2013 · Modern HistoryPrevious Year Question

Q31.

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

Answer

C

Explanation

In AD 1883, Lord Ripon's law member, Sir Ilbert, introduced a bill which came to be called the Ilbert Bill. It allowed Indian judges to try the cases involving the Europeans.