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UPSC 2013: The Ilbert Bill controversy was related to the
(a)imposition of certain restrictions to carry arms by the Indians
(b)imposition of restrictions on newspapers and magazines published in Indian languages
(c)removal of disqualifications imposed on the Indian magistrates with regard to the trial of the Europeans
(d)removal of a duty on imported cotton cloth
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (c) removal of disqualifications imposed on the Indian magistrates with regard to the trial of the Europeans
The Ilbert Bill sought to remove the legal disqualification that prevented Indian District and Sessions Judges from trying European British subjects; the controversy arose from European opposition to being tried by Indian magistrates. Therefore option (c) correctly describes the issue. ([iasgyan.in](https://www.iasgyan.in/prelims-previous-year-papers/upsc-modern-history-pyqs-2014-25-with-solved-answers?utm_source=openai))
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The correct answer is option (c): removal of disqualifications imposed on the Indian magistrates with regard to the trial of the Europeans. Watch the detailed video explanation in our Sherlocking Prelims course on UnlockIAS.
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2013, GS Paper 1, as Question 81. It falls under Modern History > British Administration & Economic Policies.
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