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How was Rowlatt Act opposed by the people in India? Explain with examples. (CBSE 2013)

Rowlatt Act was opposed by people in India:

1. Gandhi began non-violent civil disobedience with a hartal on April 6.

2. People held rallies in various cities

3. Workers of the`12 railway workshops went on strike and shops were closed.

Explanation: The Indian leaders including Gandhi were against this unfair law. The led the people to protest and British reacted firmly to this opposition.

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