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SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 50

SSC CGL - 02 Dec 2022 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q50

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The proposed Rowlett Act of 1919 allowed detention of political prisoners without trial for________.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. two years.

The Rowlatt Act was passed in 1919 by the British government despite the united opposition of the Indian members.

  1. It bestowed immense powers on the government.
  2. The British government might now restrict political activities and detain political detainees without trial for up to two years.
  3. The Rowlatt Act became known as the 'Black Act' by the public, and Indians revolted in protest.
  4. The Indian people reacted strongly. Under Mahatma Gandhi's direction, they decided to start a statewide Satyagraha against the proposed Rowlatt Act (1919).
  5. Rallies took place in a number of cities.
  6. Workers went on strike at railway workshops.
  7. Shops have closed down. To crush the nationalists, the British government
  8. Put local leaders in jail.
  9. Mahatma Gandhi was prohibited from entering Delhi.
  10. On April 10, police in Amritsar shot on a peaceful procession.
  11. On 13 April, the Jallianwalla Bagh incident took place.