MCQs on Ilbert Bill – History, Controversy – UPSC, SSC Exam

Q 16) Who stated in his oppose that the Ilbert Bill would raise dangerous race hatred in the society by inculcating the idea “that which justice is good enough for natives would also be good enough for Europeans”?

A) Sir Nigel Kelleher
B) Sir David Marsland
C) Sir Emma Ainsley
D) Sir Henry Bartle Frere

Q 17) At which of the following places was the strongest movement of general protest with many emotional speeches on the proposed bill at a meeting held by the Bengal Chamber at Calcutta on 28 February 1883?

A) in the town hall
B) In the office of Bengal Chamber
C) In front of the Viceroy’s office
D) In ​​front of the police station

Q 18) As per the opponent’s declaration who among the following were the unfit and untrustworthy regarding the cases in which the white people involve?

A) Indian courts
B) Indian lawyers
C) Indian judges ans
D) Indian police

Q 19) Under the protest several racist protestors came out with which of the following objects?

A) cartoons of Indian Magistrates
B) The cartoons based on animal-like features
C) shouted the slogan that Indian judges were not capable
D) all the above

Q 20) An amendment was passed by Viceroy Lord Ripon that if which of the following is tried in the court of an Indian judge, there will be a jury and at least half of the members of the jury will be required to be Europeans?

A) An accused of criminal offence
B) An european accused
C) A political accused
D) Appeal for the mercy of death sentence

Q 21) After the amendment when did the Ilbert bill was passed on and became as the part of the Criminal Procedure Code Amendment Act 1884 which came into force on 1 May 1884?

A) 25 December 1883
B) 25 January 1884
C) 25 February 1884
D) 25 April 1884

The aspirant can read the related article by clicking on the link given below for better understanding.
What is Ilbert Bill Background, Controversy, Implementation and aftermath | UPSC Exam

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