Which of the following pairs of years and historical events is correctly matched?
1878 : Second Anglo-Afghan War
1885 : Ilbert Bill Controversy
1785 : Fox's India Bill
1898 : Lord Curzon becomes the Viceroy
Answer is Wrong!
Answer is Right!
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UPSC CAPF – 2022
– Option B: The Ilbert Bill Controversy occurred in 1883-1884, during the time of Viceroy Lord Ripon (1880-1884). 1885 is notably the year the Indian National Congress was founded.
– Option C: Fox’s India Bill was introduced in the British Parliament in 1783 but did not pass. Pitt’s India Act was passed in 1784. 1785 is not specifically associated with these major India Bills.
– Option D: Lord Curzon became the Viceroy of India in 1899, not 1898. Lord Elgin II was Viceroy from 1894 to 1898.
– The Ilbert Bill sought to allow Indian judges to preside over cases involving British subjects, which caused significant controversy among the British community in India.
– The regulatory framework for British rule in India was significantly altered by legislation in the late 18th century, including Pitt’s India Act of 1784.
– Lord Curzon’s tenure (1899-1905) is known for various administrative reforms and controversial policies, including the Partition of Bengal.