When was the Rowlatt Act passed?
A1909
B1919
C1930
D1942
Answer:
B. 1919
Read Explanation:
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'.