B.P.S.C. TRE-3 July, 2024
During the First World War, which British policy aimed to suppress dissent and reduce civil liberties in India? ## Page 6 CLICK HERE - JOIN @APNAPDFS
aGovernment of India Act
bSimon Commission
cRowlatt Act✓ Correct
dMore than one of the above
eNone of the above
Explanation
The Rowlatt Act was passed in March, 1919, but its seeds were sown in 1915, when, during the First World War, the repressive Defence of India Act was enforced to curb anti-colonial activities. Hence, option (c) is correct.
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