Question

Why did Indians oppose the Rowlatt Act?

• A. The Rowlatt Act aimed to make the British permanent rulers of India.
• B. The Rowatt Act curbed the fundamental rights of Indian citizens.
• C. The Rowlatt Act wanted to introduce a death penalty for the nationalist leaders.
• D. The Rowlatt Act allowed the British to annex more territories.

Answer 1

The correct option is B The Rowatt Act curbed the fundamental rights of Indian citizens.

The British introduced the Rowlatt Act to curb fundamental rights such as the freedom of expression and strengthened police powers. This was the prime reason for the protest by the Indians against the Act.