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    In the year 1919, what was the reason for Mahatma Gandhi to warn the Viceroy that a countrywide Satyagraha would be launched?

    A He wanted the Government to withdraw the Rowlatt Act immediately Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B He was forcing the British rulers to be sensitive to the Khilafat Movement Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C He wanted the Government to abolish the Zamindari System to alleviate the miseries of peasants Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D He was forcing the British rulers to give at least the dominion status to India to make Home Rule possible Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Gandhiji wanted the Government to withdraw the Rowlatt Act immediately and for this he warned the British Government. • Gandhi started Satyagraha in 1919 against the Rowlatt Act because the act laid down measures which were insulting and challenging for the Indians.

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