GS PrelimsHistory (Modern India)Rowlatt Act and Jallianwala Bagh Massacre2008

Who was the Viceroy of India when the Rowlatt Act was passed?

Lord Irwin

Lord Reading

Lord Chelmsford

Lord Wavell

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

1. The Rowlatt Act (Anarchical and Revolutionary Crimes Act) was passed by the Imperial Legislative Council in Delhi in March 1919. 2. The Viceroy of India at that time was Frederic Thesiger, 1st Viscount Chelmsford, commonly known as Lord Chelmsford (Viceroy from 1916 to 1921).

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