With reference to colonial rule in India, what was sought by the Ilbert Bill in 1883 ?

Options

A. To bring Indian and Europeans on par as far as the criminal jurisdiction of courts was concerned
B. To impose severe restrictions on the freedom of the native press as it was perceived to be hostile to colonial rulers
C. To encourage the native Indians to appear for civil service examination by conducting them in India
D. To allow native Indians to possess arms by amending the Arms Act

Answer

A