Q54
Indian National MovementBritish Policy, Acts & Constitutional Reforms
Which among the following Viceroys was associated with the 'Ilbert Bill Controversy'?
- a.Lord Curzon
- b.Lord Lytton
- c.Lord Ripon
- d.Lord Hardinge
Answer: (C) Lord Ripon
The Ilbert Bill of 1883, which sought to allow Indian judges to try European offenders, was introduced under Viceroy Lord Ripon and provoked fierce opposition from the European community.