Prelims 2015 · Modern History and the Freedom Struggle · Question 16
With reference to Rowlatt Satyagraha, which of the following statements is/are correct?<br/>1. The Rowlatt Act was based on the recommendations of the 'Sedition Committee'.<br/>2. In Rowlatt Satyagraha, Gandhiji tried to utilize the Home Rule League.<br/>3. Demonstrations against the arrival of Simon Commission coincided with Rowlatt Satyagraha.<br/><br/>Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Answer
1 and 2 only
1. Correct. The Rowlatt Act (1919) was based on the recommendations of the Sedition Committee headed by Justice Sidney Rowlatt, set up to investigate revolutionary activities.
2. Correct. During the Rowlatt Satyagraha, Gandhiji sought to use the existing Home Rule League network to spread the movement and mobilize support.
3. Incorrect. The Simon Commission arrived in 1928, whereas the Rowlatt Satyagraha took place in 1919; they did not coincide.
Hence, statements 1 and 2 only are correct.