Q. Who among the following was the Viceroy of India when the Rowlatt Act 1919 was passed? Answer:
Lord Chelmsford
Notes: During the viceroyalty of Lord Chelmsford, the Rowlatt act (1919) was passed. As per this act, the British government was empowered to detain anyone in the lockup without any trial. It was repealed by Viceroy Lord Reading.