Q1. Consider the following statements:
Assertion (A): In 1916, Maulana Mohammad Ali and Abul Kalam Azad resigned from the Legislative Council.
Reason (R): The Rowlatt Act was passed by the Government in spite of being opposed by all Indian members of the Legislative Council.
Which of the following is correct with respect to the above statements?
Assertion (A): In 1916, Maulana Mohammad Ali and Abul Kalam Azad resigned from the Legislative Council.
Reason (R): The Rowlatt Act was passed by the Government in spite of being opposed by all Indian members of the Legislative Council.
Which of the following is correct with respect to the above statements?
Explanation
Statement A is false: Maulana Mohammad Ali and Abul Kalam Azad did not resign from the Legislative Council in 1916. They resigned in 1919 during the Khilafat Movement.
Statement R is true: The Rowlatt Act, known for its repressive provisions, was passed despite unanimous opposition from Indian members of the Legislative Council. The Rowlatt Act provoked nationwide protests across India, with people from all walks of life, including students, workers, and political leaders, expressing their anger.