Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Modern India: Mahatma Gandhi and the Nationalist movement

Question:
Which of the following was a reason for launching of his first All India campaign by Gandhiji?
Options:
Indigo Farmers of Champaran
Rowlatt Act
Mill Workers of Ahmedabad
Peasants of Bardoli
Correct Answer:
Rowlatt Act
Explanation:
During the Great War of 1914-18, the British had instituted censorship of the press and permitted detention without trial. Now, on the recommendation of a committee chaired by Sir Sidney Rowlatt, these tough measures were continued. In response, Gandhiji called for a countrywide campaign against the Rowlatt Act