With reference to colonial rule in India, what was sought by the Ilbert Bill in 1883

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To impose severe restrictions on the freedom of the native press as it was perceived to be hostile to colonial rulers

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To bring Indians and Europeans on par as far as the criminal jurisdiction of courts was concerned

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To encourage the native Indians to appear for civil service examinations by conducting them in India

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To allow native Indians to possess arms by amending the Arms act

1.	With reference to colonial rule in India, what was sought by the Ilbert Bill in 1883
A.	To bring Indians 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 examinations 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

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