The Ilbert Bill introduced In Lord Ripon's reign is significant because
A
it limited the Britishers political authority
B
it put restrictions on the vernacular press
C
it debarred Indians from entering the civil services
D
it removed racial discrimination from the judicial services
Correct Answer: it removed racial discrimination from the judicial services
The introduction of the bill led to intense opposition in Britain and from British settlers in India that ultimately played on racial tension before it was enacted in 1884 in a severely compromised state. The bitter controversy deepened antagonism between the British and Indians and was a prelude to the formation of the Indian National Congress in the next two years. There was also a strong protest among Europeans.