The question asks for the date on which Gandhiji asked the Indian people to observe a day of non-violent opposition to the 'Rowlatt Act'. Let's understand the context and analyze the options.
The Rowlatt Act, officially known as the Anarchical and Revolutionary Crimes Act of 1919, was passed by the British government to extend wartime repressive measures into post-war India. This act curtailed civil liberties and aimed to suppress political activities, provoking widespread discontent among Indians.
In response to this, Mahatma Gandhi, a prominent leader in the Indian freedom struggle, organized a nationwide protest against the act. This day of non-violent opposition is historically significant as it marked the beginning of the Satyagraha movement against British rule in India.
Let's evaluate the given options:
- 6 December 1919: There is no historical record of Gandhi designating this day for a nationwide protest against the Rowlatt Act.
- 6 April 1919: This is the correct date. Gandhiji called for a hartal (strike) on 6th April 1919 to protest the Rowlatt Act. This day is marked as a significant moment in India's struggle for independence.
- 13 April 1919: Known for the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, but not related to the specific call for non-violent protest against the Rowlatt Act by Gandhiji.
- 15 December 1919: There is no significant association of this date with Gandhiji's protest against the Rowlatt Act.
Therefore, the correct answer is 6 April 1919, when Gandhiji initiated a mass non-violent protest against the Rowlatt Act.
Important Questions from National movement (1919 - 1939)
Chauri Chaura incident occurred in which year ______.
In which year did Motilal Nehru (Chairman) and eight other Congress leaders draft a constitution for India?
C. Rajagopalachari led the Salt Satyagraha in which of the following states?
Match the following events of 1920 with their dates before the Non- Co-operation Movement.
a. Political Conference of Raipur i. April 1920 b. Anti Rowlatt Act Black
Day in Bilaspurii. September 1920 c. First Labour Movement started
in Rajnandgaoniii. 17 March 1920 d. Meeting of leaders of Dhamtari
in Kandel Villageiv. 20 March 1920 Consider the following statements :
1. The Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms of 1919 recommended granting voting rights to all the women above the age of 21.
2. The Government of India Act of 1935 gave women reserved seats in legislature.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
