Which of the following Acts gave the government enormous powers to repress political activities, and allowed detention of political prisoners without trial for two years?

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- Answer: The Rowlatt Act, 1919 (option b).

1. Identification: Of the listed Acts, the Rowlatt Act (1919) was specifically designed to curb political activities after World War I.
2. Key provision: It empowered the government to try suspects without jury, impose fines, and detain persons without trial or charge for up to $2$ years.
3. Consequence: These repressive powers provoked nationwide protests (e.g., the Rowlatt Satyagraha) and contributed to events like the Jallianwala Bagh tragedy.

FINAL_ANSWER: b

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