GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

INDIAN HISTORY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Jallianwala Bagh Massacre took place during the Viceroyalty of -
A
Lord Ripon
B
Lord Curzon
C
Lord Canning
D
Lord Chelmsford
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is Lord Chelmsford. Lord Chelmsford: He was the Governor-General of India when the Jallianwala Bagh massacre 1919 took place.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Jallianwala Bagh massacre took place on 13 April 1919 in Amritsar. It occurred on Baisakhi Day when a large crowd gathered at Jallianwala Bagh to peacefully protest against the repressive measures of the British.

Detailed explanation-3: -Lord Chelmsford was the Viceroy when the Rowlatt Act was passed. It was passed in 1919, despite opposition from Indians.

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