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UPSC 2008: Who was the Viceroy of India when the Rowlatt Act was passed?
(a)Lord Irwin
(b)Lord Reading
(c)Lord Chelmsford
(d)Lord Wavell
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The Rowlatt Act (Anarchical and Revolutionary Crimes Act) was enacted in March 1919 during the tenure of Viceroy Lord Chelmsford (1916-1921). Lords Irwin, Reading and Wavell served as Viceroys in later periods (1926-31, 1921-26 and 1943-47 respectively). ([britannica.com](https://www.britannica.com/event/Rowlatt-Acts?utm_source=openai))
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2008, GS Paper 1, as Question 84. It falls under Modern History > British Administration & Economic Policies.
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