UPSC Prelims · 2003 · GS Paper I · Q135
With reference to colonial rule in India, what was sought by the Ilbert Bill in 1883?
- (A)To bring Indians and Europeans on par as far as the criminal jurisdiction of courts was concerned
- (B)To impose severe restrictions on the freedom of the native press as it was perceived to be hostile to colonial rulers
- (C)To encourage the native Indians to appear for civil service examinations by conducting them in India
- (D)To allow native Indians to possess arms by amending the Arms Act
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Answer: (A) To bring Indians and Europeans on par as far as the criminal jurisdiction of courts was concerned
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