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Q. The Rowlatt Act aimed at:

[A] Compulsory economic support to war efforts

[B] Imprisonment without trial and summary procedures for trial

[C] Suppression of the Khilafat Movement

[D] Imposition of restrictions on freedom of the press

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation: The main aim of the Rowlatt act was to curb the fundamental rights of Indian citizens. Rowlatt Act was passed with the objective of completely suppressing the political activities in India by giving enormous powers to the Government.

Source: CSP 2012

Q. The Rowlatt Act aimed at:

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