When was the Defence of India Act enacted?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) 1915.
· The Defence of India Act was enacted in 1915.
· Lord Hardinge passed the 'Defence of India Act in 1915'.
· This piece of legislation was introduced by the British colonial government in India during World War I.
· The act was designed to provide the government with broad powers to suppress anti-British activities and control the populace during the war period.
· The act was introduced in response to the rising nationalist sentiments and revolutionary activities against British rule, particularly those influenced by the Ghadar Movement and other revolutionary organizations.
· The act was first applied during the First Lahore Conspiracy trial.
· The act was re-enacted during World War II as Defence of India act 1939.