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Why was the Rowlatt Act of 1919 deeply opposed by Indian nationalist leaders?

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1It banned the entry of Indians into higher civil and military services.
2It heavily taxed the production and distribution of domestic salt.
3It authorized the government to imprison people without trial based on suspicion.✓
4It institutionalized a separate electorate system based on religion.

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It authorized the government to imprison people without trial based on suspicion.

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