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Which British Act was described by Indian nationalists as the 'Black Act'?

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

Answer options

  1. Vernacular Press Act
  2. Indian Councils Act, 1909
  3. Rowlatt Act, 1919
  4. Government of India Act, 1935

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Rowlatt Act, 1919

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) Rowlatt Act, 1919 šŸ“š Explanation: The Rowlatt Act empowered the British government to imprison any person suspected of "terrorist" activities without trial for up to two years. It effectively suspended the right of Habeas Corpus, leading to the famous slogan "No Dalil, No Vakil, No Appeal." Mahatma Gandhi organized the Rowlatt Satyagraha to protest against this repressive piece of legislation.