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Question
Identify the correct option that describes the act given below.
- The Act was passed by the Imperial Legislative Council.
- It gave power to the government to repress political activities.
- It empowered the government to detain political prisoners without trial.
Options
Rowlatt Act
Vernacular Press Act
Government of India Act
Inland Emigration Act
Solution
Rowlatt Act
Explanation:
Rowlatt Act had been hurriedly passed through the Imperial Legislative Council despite the united opposition of the Indian members. It gave the government enormous powers to repress political activities, and allowed detention of political prisoners without trial for two years.
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