Rowlatt Act

Question 1

Another name of Rowlatt Act?

Answer 1

Anarchical and Revolutionary Crimes Act of 1919

Question 2

When was the Act passed and by who?

Answer 2

On 10 March 1919 by Imperial Legislative Council

Question 3

Who passed on the recommendations of this Act?

Answer 3

Sir Sydney Rowlatt

Question 4

Why was the Rowlatt Act passed?

Answer 4

The British government wanted to increase their grip on power over the common folk

Question 5

Reactions of people to the Rowlatt Act?

Answer 5

1. Condemned by Indian leaders and the public.
2. Indian members of the council, which included Mohammad Ali Jinnah, Madan Mohan Malviya and Mahzar UI Haq.
3. Nationwide hartal, Rowlatt Satyagraha was called by Mahatma Gandhi on 6th April.

Question 6

Which Congress leaders were arrested?

Answer 6

Satya Pal and Saifuddin Kitchlew