Which British Viceroy of India was associated with the Ilbert Bill enacted in…
2019
Which British Viceroy of India was associated with the Ilbert Bill enacted in 1884?
- A.
Lord Northbrook
- B.
Lord Dufferin
- C.
Lord Ripon
- D.
Lord Napier
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Correct answer: C
The Ilbert Bill (1884) was introduced during the tenure of Lord Ripon (Viceroy of India, 1880–1884). Purpose: To allow senior Indian magistrates and judges to try European British subjects in India.