GK
INDIAN HISTORY
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Question
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Who was the Viceroy when the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre took place?
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Hardinge-II
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Chelmsford
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Reading
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Irwin
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Lord Chelmsford was the Viceroy of India at the time of the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre.
Detailed explanation-2: -Lord Chelmsford was the Viceroy when the Rowlatt Act was passed. It was passed in 1919, despite opposition from Indians.
Detailed explanation-3: -The full name of General Dyer is Reginald Edward Harry Dyer. Born on October 9, 1864 he is well known for his role in the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre of 1919. He served as an officer of the British Indian Army, a role he was removed from following the incident.
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