Which of the following Viceroy is associated with Ilbert Bill Controversy ?

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Kerala PSC Common Preliminary Exam (GRADUATE LEVEL) PYP - 116/22

Answer 1

The correct answer is Lord Rippon.

Key Points

Lord Rippon was the Viceroy of India from 1880 to 1884.
The Ilbert Bill Controversy occurred during his tenure in 1883.
The Ilbert Bill proposed to allow Indian judges to try European offenders in criminal cases.
The bill faced strong opposition from the British community in India, leading to widespread protests and eventual modifications to the bill.

Additional Information

Lord Lytton: Lord Lytton was the Viceroy of India from 1876 to 1880. He is known for implementing the controversial Vernacular Press Act and organizing the Delhi Durbar of 1877 to proclaim Queen Victoria as the Empress of India.
Lord Minto: Lord Minto served as the Viceroy of India from 1905 to 1910. He is associated with the Morley-Minto Reforms of 1909, which introduced separate electorates for Muslims.
Lord Curzon: Lord Curzon was the Viceroy of India from 1899 to 1905. He is remembered for the partition of Bengal in 1905, which led to widespread protests and the Swadeshi Movement.

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