The Ilbert Bill proposed granting Indian judges and magistrates the power to try European British subjects, a power previously held exclusively by European judges. This led to a massive and racially charged backlash from the European community in India, highlighting the deep-seated racial prejudice prevalent at the time and demonstrating the disparity in legal rights based on race.
Which of the following factors caused the greatest racial cleavage in India before the foundation of the Indian National Congress?
Asked in WBPSC CS Prelims 2023 · Topic: Governor/Governor General/Viceroy (Controversies and criticisms surrounding their rule)
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Answer: A. The Ilbert Bill Controversy
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