Consider the following statements in respect of the Rowlatt Act of 1919:
I. Gandhiji launched a nationwide Satyagraha against the proposed Rowlatt Act, 1919.
II. The Act had been hurriedly passed through the Imperial Legislative Council despite the opposition of Indian members.
III. The Act gave the Government enormous powers to repress political activities.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.I, II and III✓ Correct
Explanation
All three statements are correct. Gandhiji launched the Rowlatt Satyagraha as a nationwide movement against the Rowlatt Act in 1919. The Act was indeed hurriedly passed through the Imperial Legislative Council despite unanimous opposition from Indian members, who resigned in protest. The Act gave the government enormous repressive powers, including detention of political prisoners without trial for up to two years, suppression of the press, and arrest without warrant.
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