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SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 43

SSC GD Constable (English) - 15 Feb 2019 Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q43

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When was Rowlatt Satyagraha launched and by whom?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 1919, Mahatma Gandhi.

  • Rowlatt Satyagraha was launched by Mahatma Gandhi in 1919.
  • This Act was termed the ‘Black Act’ by the Indian public because of its unjust and restrictive nature.
  • The Act gave the government the power to imprison any person suspected of terrorist activities for a maximum period of two years without trial.