Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

Which act made the British government suppress political activities and up to 2 hours without any trial Allowed to detain political prisoners?

Options:

Rowlatt Act

Ilbert Bill

Arms Act

Vernacular Act

Correct Answer:

Rowlatt Act

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 1- Rowlatt Act

The Rowlatt Act, also known as the Anarchical and Revolutionary Crimes Act, was passed by the British government in 1919. It gave the British government the power to suppress political activities and detain political prisoners for up to two years without trial.

The Rowlatt Act was passed in response to the growing nationalist movement in India. The British government was concerned about the increasing popularity of leaders such as Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru, and they feared that the nationalist movement would lead to a revolution.

The Rowlatt Act was a controversial law that was opposed by many Indians. It was seen as an attempt by the British government to stifle the nationalist movement and to maintain its control over India.

The Rowlatt Act led to widespread protests and demonstrations across India. Gandhi launched a satyagraha movement against the act, which resulted in the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.