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Question
The Rowlatt Act was called the Black Act because the Indians ______.
Options
could not possess any arms
could not export any goods
could be arrested without a warrant
could be sent overseas on duty
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Solution
The Rowlatt Act was called the Black Act because the Indians could be arrested without a warrant.
Explanation:
The Rowlatt Act, passed in 1919, was heavily attacked by Indian leaders because it enabled the incarceration of political prisoners without trial, providing British authority unrestricted power.
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