Due to which event the British instituted 'censorship of the press' and detention without trial. It was later known as the Rowlatt Act?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → World War I
During the Great War of 1914-18 (the First World War), the British had instituted censorship of the press and permitted detention without trial; these measures were continued on the recommendation of a committee chaired by Sir Sidney Rowlatt, and Gandhiji called for a campaign against the “Rowlatt Act”.
NCERT (2026-27): “2. The Making and Unmaking of Non-cooperation … 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’. In towns across North and West India, life came to a standstill, as shops shut down and schools closed in response to the bandh call.…” |