Question

What was the Rowlatt Act of 1919?

Answer 1

Instructions: Your answer must cover the following points:

• Features of the Rowlatt act
• Reaction against the act

Solution:

• The British government formed the Rowlatt Act in 1919.
• This act was framed to suppress revolutionaries and nationalists. As per this act, any suspicious person could be arrested and jailed, without any trial.
• This act gave the British immense power to repress any kind of opposition.
• The act was opposed by people and leaders across the country.
• Meetings, rallies, demonstrations, and strikes were organised against it.
• Gandhiji was arrested in Delhi; and Dr. Satyapal and Dr. Kitchlu were arrested in Punjab.