Which British Viceroy of India was associated with the Ilbert Bill enacted in 1884?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Lord Ripon.
| Ilbert Bill | The Ilbert Bill was a legislative act introduced in 1883 during the tenure of Viceroy Ripon and written by Sir Courtenay Pergine Ilbert. |
| The act stipulated that Indian judges could try Europeans. | |
| Ilbert Bill, in the history of India, a controversial measure proposed in 1883 that sought to allow senior Indian magistrates to preside over cases involving British subjects in India. The bill, severely weakened by compromise, was enacted by the Indian Legislative Council on Jan. 25, 1884. |