Question

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

• A. It curtailed the freedom of religion
• B. It suppressed the traditional Indian 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

• During the viceroyalty of Lord Chelmsford, a committee was appointed by the Government in 1917 with Justice Rowlatt, which made certain recommendations to curb sedition activity in India.

• 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 society.

• A well-known description of the bill at that time was: 'No Daleel, No Vakil, No appeal' which means 'No plea, No lawyer, No appeal'.