INDIAN HISTORY

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following event was a probe by the Hunter Commission?
A
Chauri Chaura incident
B
Demolition of Kanpur mosque
C
Jalianwalla Bagh massacre
D
Kakori train dacoity incident
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is Jallianwala Bagh massacre. The Hunter Commission was appointed after the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. After the terrible massacre at Jallianwala Bagh on 13th April, 1919, the Legislative Council of the government of India constituted the Hunter Commission to examine the mishap that occurred there.

Detailed explanation-2: -Without warning, the troops opened fire on the crowd, reportedly shooting hundreds of rounds until they ran out of ammunition. It is not certain how many died in the bloodbath, but, according to one official report, an estimated 379 people were killed, and about 1, 200 more were wounded.

Detailed explanation-3: -The massacre at Jallianwala Bagh caused many moderate Indians to abandon their previous loyalty to the British and become nationalists distrustful of British rule. It fuelled greater nationalist zeal among the Indian populace leading to the launch of the non-cooperation movement.

Detailed explanation-4: -WHAT LED TO THE JALLIANWALA BAGH MASSACRE. The Rowlatt Act (Black Act) was passed on March 10, 1919, authorizing the government to imprison or confine, without a trial, any person associated with seditious activities. This led to nationwide unrest. Gandhi initiated Satyagraha to protest against the Rowlatt Act.

Detailed explanation-5: -Amritsar: Hunter Commission Report On 13 April 1919 large crowds gathered in Jallianwala Bagh, Amritsar, consisting of non-violent protesters against British martial law and religious pilgrims visiting the site as part of the Sikh festival Baisakhi.

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