Viceroy & Ilbert Bill in Indian Freedom Struggle
The question asks to identify the Viceroy of India associated with the controversial Ilbert Bill during the Indian freedom struggle.
Understanding the Ilbert Bill
- The Ilbert Bill was proposed in 1883.
- Its primary objective was to grant Indian judges and magistrates the authority to try European offenders in criminal cases.
- This move aimed at removing racial discrimination in the judicial system.
Viceroy During the Ilbert Bill Controversy
The Viceroy of India during the introduction and intense debate surrounding the Ilbert Bill was Lord Ripon.
Although the bill faced significant opposition from the British community and was eventually modified, Lord Ripon's tenure is directly linked to this legislative effort and the subsequent controversy, making him the correct answer.
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Important Questions from Viceroy and Governor
Which Governor General of Bengal underwent impeachment proceedings in the British Parliament?
Consider the following statements related to Wellesley's administration:
1) In the six years of Wellesley's administration, the army accounted for 42.5 percent of the Company's total expenditure.
2) Wellesley's administrative measures were restricted to the affairs of the Company and had nothing to do with the commercial and military affairs of the Indian ruling families.
Which of the statement/s given above is/are correct?Who among the following introduced the Permanent Settlement of Bengal in 1793?
Soon after the formation of Indian National Congress, the British became suspicious of nationalists. Who among the following called Congress representing only the elite --'a microscopic minority'?
The arms Act which disallowed Indians from having arms was passed in ______.
