Question

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 1

(c) Ilbert bill exempted British subjects from trial by Indian magistrates and in cases involving ***** or transportation they could only be tried by a high court. This proposal provoked furious protests by the Indians.