Question

Why did Gandhi call for a nationwide campaign against the 'Rowlatt Act'? Choose the appropriate option from the following: Choose the correct option:

• A. The British Government closed all the schools and colleges.
• B. The First World War came to an end.
• C. British Govt. permitted detention without trial.
• D. People expected independence from the British.

Hint:

The Rowlatt Act was one of the most oppressive acts passed by the British, and it led to significant public unrest, triggering Gandhi’s non-violent resistance campaign.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The Rowlatt Act (1919), also known as the Anarchical and Revolutionary Crimes Act, allowed the British government to detain individuals without trial, leading to widespread protests and dissatisfaction. This Act was seen as an authoritarian measure that curbed civil liberties, and Gandhi launched a nationwide campaign against it as part of his non-violent resistance strategy.
- Option (A): The closure of schools and colleges was not the primary reason for Gandhi's campaign.
- Option (B): The end of the First World War did not directly relate to the Rowlatt Act.
- Option (D): While people expected independence, the primary cause of the campaign was the repressive nature of the Rowlatt Act.
Thus, the correct answer is (C) British Govt. permitted detention without trial.