Indian Culture

Q. During the Indian Freedom Struggle why did Rowlatt Act passed in 1919 arouse popular indignation?

A
To Kill the Punjab the protest movement.
B
To Kill Home Rule Movement
C
D
None of these

Correct Answer

It authorized the government to imprison people without trial

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