Who was the Viceroy of India when the Rowlatt Act was passed?

1. Lord Irwin
2. Lord Reading
3. Lord Chelmsford
4. Lord Wavell

Explanation

Option (c) is correct

• Rowlatt Act, 1919, which allowed detention without trial, was passed during the tenure of Lord Chelmsford (1916–1921).

Answer: (c) Lord Chelmsford