Question

The Rowlatt Act was passed to :

• A. Bring about Agrarian Reforms
• B. Curtail the National and Revolutionary Activities
• C. Have a favourable ‘Balance of Trade.’
• D. Put Second World War criminals on trial

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Curtail the National and Revolutionary Activities

• 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'.