Modern History PYQ 34 of 636 · Governor / Governor-General / Viceroy

Lord Lytton is not associated with which of the following?

  1. AThe Strachey Commission
  2. BThe Arms Act
  3. CThe Vernacular Press Act
  4. DThe Ilbert Bill

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Correct answer: (d) The Ilbert Bill

Explanation

Lord Lytton was not related to the Ilbert Bill controversy. The Ilbert Bill was introduced during the tenure of Viceroy Lord Ripon. This bill sought to allow senior Indian judges to try European offenders.

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