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C Lytton served as Viceroy of India between 1876 and 1880. His tenure was controversial for its ruthlessness in both domestic and foreign affairs.
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Ilbert bill: The Ilbert Bill was a bill introduced in 1883 during the Viceroyship of the Marquess of Ripon. Lord Ripon’s Government had sought to abolish “judicial disqualification based on race distinctions” and to give the Indian members of the covenanted civil service the same powers and rights as those enjoyed by their European colleagues. Ripon had to modify the bill, thus almost defeating the original purpose, because of the stiff opposition from the European community.
Imperial Durbar: The Delhi Durbar was an Indian imperial style mass assembly organised by the British in Delhi to mark the succession of an Emperor or Empress of India. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, it was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911. The first Delhi Durbar of 1877 was held during viceroyalty of Lytton when the country was in the severe grip of famine.
The Arms Act of 1878: It was enacted in 1878 during the time of Lord Lytton. This act preveneted Indians to keep arms without license and doing so was a criminal offence. However the Europeans and Anglo Indians were exempted from the restrictions.
Hence option c is the correct answer. Other events: o Famine of 1876-78 affecting Madras, Bombay, Mysore, Hyderabad, parts of central India and Punjab; appointment of Famine Commission under the presidency of Richard Strachey (1878).
o Queen Victoria assuming the title of ‘Kaiser-i-Hind’ or Queen Empress of India. o The Vernacular Press Act (1878). o The Second Afghan War (1878-80). o In 1878, the Government
announced new regulations reducing the maximum age limit for sitting in the Indian Civil Service examination from 21 years to 19.
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