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?
I, II and III
To determine the correct statements regarding the Rowlatt Act of 1919, we evaluate each statement:
- Statement I: "Gandhiji launched a nationwide Satyagraha against the proposed Rowlatt Act, 1919."
This statement is correct. Mahatma Gandhi did indeed initiate a nationwide Satyagraha movement as a response to the Rowlatt Act, which was considered oppressive and unjust by many Indian leaders. His involvement brought significant national attention and resistance to the Act.
- Statement II: "The Act had been hurriedly passed through the Imperial Legislative Council despite the opposition of Indian members."
This statement is also correct. The Rowlatt Act was passed by the Imperial Legislative Council amid strong opposition from the Indian members. The Act allowed the colonial government to suppress activities against them without any trial by a jury.
- Statement III: "The Act gave the Government enormous powers to repress political activities."
This statement is correct. The Rowlatt Act granted extensive powers to the British government, including arrest without warrant, detention without trial, and dealing with press with severe restrictions, to curb political dissent and movements.
Given the evaluation of each statement, we can conclude that:
- All three statements I, II, and III are correct.
Therefore, the correct answer is: I, II and III.
Important Questions from National movement (1919 - 1939)
Consider the following historical events :
1. Gandhi-Irwin Pact
2. Second Round Table Conference
3. Peasant Movement in Bardoli
4. Peasant Movement in Kheda
Which one of the following is the correct chronological order (starting from the earliest) of the above events?
Which of the following statements about the Unionist Party is/are correct?
1. It was a political party representing the interests of landholders in Punjab.
2. It was opposed to the idea of the partition of India as India and Pakistan.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Where did Gandhiji initially forge the techniques of Satyagraha?
In the year 1928, a committee of Congress leaders drafted a Constitution for India. The Committee was headed by
Which one among the following American newsmagazines was highly sceptical of Gandhiji's Dandi march initially but within a week completely changes its opinion and saluted him as a Saint and Statesman?
