Question

What was the purpose of imposing the Rowlatt Act?

Options

• The Rowlatt Act forbade the Indians to qualify for administrative services.

• The Rowlatt Act had denied Indians the right to political participation.

• The Rowlatt Act imposed additional taxes on Indians who were already groaning under the burden of taxes.

• The Rowlatt Act authorised the government to imprison any person without trial and conviction in a court of law. 

Answer 1

The Rowlatt Act authorised the government to imprison any person without trial and conviction in a court of law.

Explanation:

The Rowlatt Act of 1919, also known as the Black Act, was enacted by the British government in India to curb revolutionary activities. It gave the government the power to:

• Arrest and detain people without a trial.
• Censor the press.
• Try political cases without a jury.