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| 1. |
With reference to colonial rule in India, what was sought by the Ilbert Bill in 1883 ? |
| A. | To bring Indian and Europeans on par as far as the criminal jurisdiction of courts was concerned |
| B. | To impose severe restrictions on the freedom of the native press as it was perceived to be hostile to colonial rulers |
| C. | To encourage the native Indians to appear for civil service examination by conducting them in India |
| D. | To allow native Indians to possess arms by amending the Arms Act |
| Answer» B. To impose severe restrictions on the freedom of the native press as it was perceived to be hostile to colonial rulers | |