HISTORY
MISCELLENOUS QUESTIONS
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imposition of certain restrictions to carry arms by the Indians
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imposition of restrictions on newspapers and magazines published in Indian languages
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removal of disqualifications imposed on the Indian magistrates with regard to the trial of the Europeans
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removal of a duty on imported cotton cloth
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Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is the removal of disqualifications imposed on the Indian magistrates with regard to the trial of the Europeans. Ilbert bill was drafted by Sir Courtenay Ilbert on 9th February 1883 during the viceroyship of Lord Rippon.
Detailed explanation-2: -The mere possibility that a European could be tried by an Indian, whom the Europeans regard as inferiors, was a point of much anger and resentment. The bill evoked furious protests among the Calcutta European business community that comprised of tea and indigo planters as well.
Detailed explanation-3: -Ilbert, the Law member of the Viceroy’s Council introduced a bill, popularly known as the Ilbert Bill in 1883. The Bill sought to abolish judicial disqualification based on race distinctions. This was resented by the British. The educated Indians counter-agitated against the reaction of the Britishers.
Detailed explanation-4: -Detailed Solution. The withdrawal of the Ilbert Bill was opposed by Indians because It highlighted the racial attitudes of the British in India. Key PointsThe ‘Ilbert Bill’ was introduced in 1883 under the Viceroyship of Lord Ripon.