Under whom was CP Ilbert a law member of the council?

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  1. Lord Lytton
  2. Lord Cornwallis
  3. Lord Ripon
  4. Lord Curzon

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Option 3 : Lord Ripon
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The correct answer is Lord Ripon.Key Points

  • CP Ilbert was a law member of the council under Lord Ripon.
  • Lord Ripon was the Viceroy of India from 1880 to 1884.

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  • Lord Lytton was the Viceroy of India from 1876 to 1880 and is known for the Vernacular Press Act.
  • Lord Cornwallis was the Governor-General of India from 1786 to 1793 and introduced the Permanent Settlement.
  • Lord Curzon was the Viceroy of India from 1899 to 1905 and is known for the Partition of Bengal.
  • Hence, the correct answer is option 3, Lord Ripon.

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