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The Ilbert Bill controversy, which arose during the British period, related to the concept of:
AEconomic equality
BJudicial equality
CRevenue allocation
DPolitical representation
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Judicial equality
1. The Ilbert Bill (1883) proposed allowing Indian judges to try Europeans in criminal cases.
2. European residents opposed it, sparking a debate over equality before the law in courts.
3. The core issue was therefore judicial equality between Indians and Europeans.
_Source: RRB Group D (RRC) PYQ, held 27-10-2013, Q.5._
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