INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

GS History Modern India
Q.

Consider the following statements regarding the 'equality before law' concept introduced by the British in 19th century in India:

1. It meant a Shudra and a Brahmin were awarded equal punishment for the same crime.

2. It also meant Europeans and Indians were equal in the eyes of the laws that are enforced over British India.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct. Equality before law meant that in the eyes of laws all men are equal. But there is one exception to India at that time. Europeans and their descendents had seperate courts and even laws. Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.

Thus, Option A is Correct.

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