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In the context of colonial rule in India, the purpose of the Ilbert Bill in 1883 AD was

A. Bringing Indians and Europeans on an equal footing as far as the criminal jurisdiction of the courts was concerned
B. Tightly curtailing the freedom of the native press as it was seen as an opponent of the colonial rulers
C. To conduct administrative service examinations in India so that native Indians can be encouraged to appear in it
D. Amending the Arms Act to allow indigenous Indians to keep arms
Answer» B. Tightly curtailing the freedom of the native press as it was seen as an opponent of the colonial rulers


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