Which one of the following is not true regarding the Rowlatt Act ? (a) It barred Indians from carrying weapons and arms. (b) It allowed detention of political prisoners without trial, for two years. (c) Its aim was to give power to the government to repress political activities. (d) It was passed by the Imperial Legislative Council in 1919.

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(a) It barred Indians from carrying weapons and arms

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