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To suppress the nationalist movement in India, the British passed an Act known as________.

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The Enlistment Act
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Indian Arms Act
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The Rowlatt Act
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Vernacular Press Act
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Solution

The correct option is C The Rowlatt Act
This Act had been hurriedly passed through the Imperial Legislative Council despite the united opposition of the Indian members. It gave the government enormous powers to repress political activities, and allowed detention of political prisoners without trial for two years.

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