. The Rowlatt Act was passed to

A: bring about agrarian reforms

B: curtail the nationalist and revolutionary activities

C: have a favourable balance of trade

D: put second World War criminals on trial

Best Answer

Explanation:

The British frontier government passed the Rowlatt Act which gave powers to the police to capture any individual with next to no justifiable excuse.

The motivation behind the Act was to check the developing patriot upsurge in the country. Gandhi called upon individuals to perform satyagraha against the demonstration.
The Rowlatt Act was passed in the Imperial Legislative Council in 1919.

Final Answer:

Hence, the correct option is B, curtail the nationalist and revolutionary activities

Related questions