🏛️ History & Art-CultureUPSC 1996British Policies in India

The Anarchical and Revolutionary Crime Act was popularly known as the:

aRowlatt Act
bPitt’s India Act
cIndian Arms Act
dIlbert Bill
✓ Correct answer: a) Rowlatt Act
ExplanationThe Anarchical and Revolutionary Crime Act of 1919 was a draconian law enacted by the British government to curb revolutionary activities in India.It became infamous for its oppressive measures and the widespread protests it provoked.It was famously called the Rowlatt Act, which was passed in 1919, and it allowed the British government to imprison individuals without trial for up to 2 years and suppress civil liberties under the pretext of curbing revolutionary activities.104

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