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In which year was Rowlatt Act passed?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. 1919
  2. 1921
  3. 1929
  4. 1916

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 1919

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A. 1919 šŸ“š Explanation: The Rowlatt Act (Anarchical and Revolutionary Crimes Act) was passed in March 1919. It allowed the British government to imprison suspects without trial for up to two years. The act was met with widespread protests across India, led by Mahatma Gandhi. This anger eventually led to the tragic Jallianwala Bagh massacre.