CameraIcon
CameraIcon
SearchIcon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

Rowlatt after whom Rowlatt Act was named was a _____.

A
Judge
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
B
General
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
Member of Parliament
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D
Secretary of State for India
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is A Judge
Sydney Rowlatt was an English lawyer and judge, best remembered for his controversial presidency of the Rowlatt Committee. The Rowlatt Act was widely condemned by Indian leaders and the public. It allowed certain political cases to be tried without juries and permitted imprisonment of suspects without trial.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
The System of Government
HISTORY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon