Ilbert Bill proposed to be introduced in 1883 during the reign of Lord Ripon, advocated which of the following?

1. Higher power for European Magistrates
2. Equal power for European and Indian Magistrates
3. Abolishment of the appointment of Indian Judges in High Courts
4. None of these.

The first meeting/session of the Indian National Congress was held at

1. Kolkata
2. Mumbai
3. Chennai
4. Prayagraj

W.C. Bonnerjee : Mumbai :: Dadabhai Naoroji : ……………

1. Nagpur
2. Mumbai
3. Kolkata
4. Allahabad

Why did Lord Dufferin favour the formation of the Congress?

1. He wanted to promote the growth of nationalism in India
2. He wanted it to act like a safety-valve for popular discontent.
3. He wanted to mould public opinion in favour of the British
4. None of the above.