In 1919, Gandhiji called for a satyagraha against the Rowlatt Act that curbed __________ such as the freedom of expression.
such as the freedom of

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) fundamental rights.
· The Rowlatt Act of 1919 allowed the British colonial government in India to arrest and detain individuals without trial, severely curbing fundamental rights such as the freedom of expression, assembly, and movement. Mahatma Gandhi called for a nationwide satyagraha (non-violent resistance) against this repressive law, which led to widespread protests across India.
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· Fundamental duties: These are obligations of Indian citizens, enshrined in the Constitution, but were not the focus of the protests against the Rowlatt Act.
· Only civil rights: While the Rowlatt Act curtailed civil liberties, it primarily affected broader fundamental rights.
· International rights: These were not related to the issue at hand.