The highly controversial Ilbert Bill was introduced during the viceroyalty of Lord Ripon in which year?
A. 1885
B. 1881
C. 1883
D. 1887
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The Ilbert Bill was drafted by Sir Courtenay Ilbert and introduced in February 1883, provoking an organized backlash among European residents in India.
Explanation:
The Battle of Plassey was fought between the British East India Company (led by Robert Clive) and Siraj-ud-Daula, the Nawab of Bengal. The British victory marked the beginning of British political control in Bengal.
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