Question

how was the Rowlatt act opposed by the people in India? explain with examples.

Answer 1

(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 2

Answer:

The Rowlatt Act was opposed by Indians in the following ways:

 A non-violent civil disobedience against the unjust law began.

 There were hartals and rallies organised in the whole of the country.

 Workers in the railway workshops went on strike.

 Shops were closed down in protest. (any three explanation)