Question

During the Indian Freedom Struggle, why did Rowlatt Act arouse popular indignation?

• A. It curtailed the freedom of religion.
• B. It suppressed the Indian traditional education.
• C. It authorized the government to imprison people without trial
• D. It curbed the trade union activities

Answer 1

Answer:

C. It authorized the government to imprison people without trial

The Rowlatt Act 1919, gave unbridled powers to the government to arrest and imprison suspects without trial. The act caused a wave of anger among all sections of the people. Even before the act was passed, popular agitations had begun against it. Gandhiji decided to fight against this act and he gave a call for Satyagraha on April 6, 1919.