GK
INDIAN HISTORY
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It curtailed the freedom of religion.
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It suppressed the Indian traditional education
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It authorized the government to imprison people without trial
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It curbed the trade union activities
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Detailed explanation-1: -During the Indian Freedom Struggle, why did Rowlatt Act arouse popular indignation? a)It curtailed the freedom of religion. b)It suppressed the Indian traditional educationc)It authorized the government to imprison people without triald)It curbed the trade union activitiesCorrect answer is option ‘C’.
Detailed explanation-2: -Indians reacted against this unreasonable act Gandhiji wanted a non-violent civil disobedience against the unjust law and decided to start a hartal on 6th April 1919.Rallies were organised in various cities. People organised hartals all over the country in protest of the Rowlatt Act and the shops were shut down.
Detailed explanation-3: -Rowlatt Acts, (February 1919), legislation passed by the Imperial Legislative Council, the legislature of British India. The acts allowed certain political cases to be tried without juries and permitted internment of suspects without trial.