How was Rowlatt Act opposed by the people in India? Explain with examples.(Delhi - 2013)
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Answer:
(1) Rowlatt Act was an oppressive Act introduced by the British government in 1919. It gave the government enormous powers to repress political activities and allowed detention of political prisoners without trial for two years.
(2) Indians disapproved this Act in the following ways :
(i) Rallies were organised in various cities, workers went on strike in railways, workshops and offices were closed down.
(ii) A peaceful protest meeting was organised at Jallianwala Bagh in Amritsar.
(Hi) Gandhiji started a hartal against this unjust law on 6th April, 1919.
(iv) Dr. Satyapal and Dr. Saif-ud-din Kitchlew were arrested.
(v) Jallianwala Bagh massacre occurred against the arrest of these leaders.
Answer:
Ans. Three points on the First World War's impact on
the economic situation in India are given below:
(i) It led to a huge rise in the defence expenditure of
the Government of India.
(ii) Custom duties were increased and income tax
was introduced
(iii) The prices of the goods doubled between 1913-
1918 and created hardships for the people.
(iv) Forced recruitment was carried out and men
from the villages were forced to become soldiers.
(v) It created a demand for industrial goods (jute
bags, cloth, rails, etc.) and caused a decline of
imports from other countries into India.