Who was the Viceroy of India when the Rowlatt Act was passed?
- ALord Irwin
- BLord Reading
- CLord ChelmsfordCorrect
- DLord Wavell
Explanation
Lord Chelmsford served as the Viceroy of India from 1916 to 1921. The Rowlatt Act, officially known as the Anarchical and Revolutionary Crimes Act, was passed in March 1919. This period falls directly within Lord Chelmsford’s tenure. His time in office is also associated with other major events such as the Government of India Act 1919, the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre, and the launch of the Non-Cooperation Movement. In contrast, Lord Irwin served from 1926 to 1931, Lord Reading from 1921 to 1926, and Lord Wavell from 1943 to 1947. Therefore, Lord Chelmsford is the correct answer.
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