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Prelims 2013 · Modern History and the Freedom Struggle · Question 31

The Ilbert Bill controversy was related to the

  1. Imposition of certain restrictions to carry arms by the Indians
  2. Imposition of restrictions on newspapers and magazines published in Indian languages
  3. Removal of disqualifications imposed on the Indian magistrates with regard to the trial of the Europeans
  4. Removal of a duty on imported cotton cloth

Answer

Removal of disqualifications imposed on the Indian magistrates with regard to the trial of the Europeans

  • (a) This refers to the Arms Act, 1878, which restricted Indians from carrying arms without license. Incorrect for Ilbert Bill controversy.
  • (b) This refers to the Vernacular Press Act, 1878, which targeted Indian-language newspapers. Incorrect.
  • (c) The Ilbert Bill (1883) sought to remove racial disqualification and allow Indian magistrates/judges to try European British subjects in criminal cases. Correct.
  • (d) This relates to cotton import duty controversy, not the Ilbert Bill. Incorrect.
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