Q. The infamous Rowlatt Act was opposed by Indians because it provided for
a) trying of sedition cases without a jury and holding suspects in jail without trial
b) opposing the Indian national movement
c) hampering the economic growth of India
d) all of the above
Question from Odisha OCS Paper 1 2024
The correct answer is: a) trying of sedition cases without a jury and holding suspects in jail without trial.
Explanation: The Rowlatt Act, passed in 1919 by the British colonial government, was strongly opposed by Indians because it allowed the government to suppress political activities and detain individuals suspected of sedition without a trial. It also permitted trials without juries, which was seen as a violation of basic civil rights and justice. This act was perceived as highly repressive and unjust, leading to widespread protests and opposition across India.
