NCERT Solutions for Class 10 Social Science History Chapter 3
Social Science Class 10 History
Nationalism in India 3
Important NCERT Questions Based on new NCERT Books for Session 2022-2023
Questions No: 1 Part: c
Why Indians were outraged by the Rowlatt Act.
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The Rowlatt Act was passed hurriedly through the Imperial Legislative Council despite opposition from Indian members. It gave the government autocratic powers to repress political activities besides allowing it to detain political prisoners without a trial, for two years. The Indian were outraged by this act as it was clearly undemocratic and oppressive, and hurt national sentiments and dignity.
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The Rowlatt Act outraged Indians due to its repressive nature, suspending civil liberties by allowing indefinite detention without trial. Indians saw it as an authoritarian measure, curbing freedoms and undermining fair trial rights. Passed without Indian consultation, it symbolized British disregard for Indian voices, sparking protests and fueling anti-British sentiments, further intensifying the struggle for independence.