Which of the following statements was/were true about Rowlatt Satyagraha? A. It took place in Punjab and its surrounding regions that led to Jalianwala Bagh atrocities. B. Both Hindus and Muslims were united in their participation. C. It was to protest against denial of fundamental rights such as freedom of expression. D. Rabindranath Tagore renounced his knighthood to express his solidarity with this movement. Choose the correct option. Correct Answer B, C and D The correct answer is B, C and D. Key Points In 1919, Gandhiji gave a call for a satyagraha against the Rowlatt Act that the British had just passed. The Act curbed fundamental rights such as the freedom of expression and strengthened police powers. The Rowlatt Satyagraha turned out to be the first all-India struggle against the British government although it was largely restricted to cities. In April 1919 there were a number of demonstrations and hartals in the country and the government used brutal measures to suppress them. The Jallianwala Bagh atrocities, inflicted by General Dyer in Amritsar on Baisakhi day (13th April), were a part of this repression. On learning about the massacre, Rabindranath Tagore expressed the pain and anger of the country by renouncing his knighthood. During the Rowlatt Satyagraha the participants tried to ensure that Hindus and Muslims were united in the fight against British rule. Hence, we can conclude that the following statements are true about Rowlatt Satyagraha: B. Both Hindus and Muslims were united in their participation. C. It was to protest against denial of fundamental rights such as freedom of expression. D. Rabindranath Tagore renounced his knighthood to express his solidarity with this movement.