Question

With reference to Rowlatt Satyagraha, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. The Rowlatt Act was based on the recommendations of the ‘Sedition Committee.’

2. In Rowlatt Satyagraha, Gandhiji tried to utilize the Home Rule League.

3. Demonstrations against the arrival of Simon Commission coincided with Rowlatt Satyagraha.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

• A. 1 only
• B. 1 and 2 only
• C. 2 and 3 only
• D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 1 and 2 only

• Rowlatt Act also known as black Act (termed by Gandhiji) was a legislative Act passed by the Imperial Legislative Council in 1919.

• The Act allowed the British Government to arrest any Indian without any trial or warrant.

• The Act was based on Sedition Committee.

• In Rowlatt Satyagraha, Gandhiji tried to utilize the Home Rule League.

• Simon Commission reached India on February 03, 1928 which resulted in strikes in major cities and towns and it was welcomed with the popular slogan ‘Go Back, Simon.’