Social StudiesCLASS 10CBSE
answered 27 Mar 2026Why were Indians outraged by the Rowlatt Act?
A.VERIFIED ANSWERfact-checked by tutors
- Rowlatt Act was introduced in 1919.
- This act was hurriedly passed through the Imperial Legislative Council, although it was completely opposed by Indian members.
- It had given the government enormous powers to repress political activities.
- It allowed the detention of political prisoners without trial for two years.