With reference to colonial rule in India, what was sought by the Ilbert Bill in 1883? [2003]
1) To bring Indians and Europeans at par as far as the criminal jurisdiction of courts was concerned.
2) To impose restrictions on the freedom of native press as it perceived hostile to colonial rulers.
3) To encourage the native Indians to appear for civilservice examinations by conducting them in India.
4) To allow native Indians to posses arms by amending the Arms Act.
1) To bring Indians and Europeans at par as far as the criminal jurisdiction of courts was concerned.