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  • Which of the following statements about the Ilbert Bill (1883) is/are correct? 1.It proposed to grant limited criminal jurisdiction to native officials. 2.It proposed to grant complete civil and criminal jurisdiction to native officials. 3.The proposed Bill generated opposition from England?s European subjects in India. 4.In spite of opposition to the Bill, it was passed without any modifications. Select the correct answer using the code given below.


  • Options
  • A. 1 and 2
  • B. 2 only
  • C. 1 and 3
  • D. 3 and 4

  • Correct Answer
  • 2 only 

    Explanation

    Ilbert  Bill  was  introduced  in  1883 by  Viceroy  Ripon.  It  proposed  to grant  limited  criminal  jurisdiction to  native  officials  over  European British    subjects    living    in    the districts under their charge.It also allowed Indian judges and magistrates  the  jurisdiction  to  try British  offenders  in  criminal  cases. After opposition from Europeans in Britain as well as India, the bill was withdrawn  and  reintroduced  after amendment  saying  that  a  jury  of 50%  Europeans  was  required  if  an Indian    judge    was    to    face    a European.

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