During the First World War, which British policy aimed to suppress dissent and reduce civil liberties in India?
- AGovernment of India Act
- BSimon Commission
- CRowlatt Act
- DMore than one of the above
- ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (c) Rowlatt Act
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.