HISTORY
MODERN INDIA
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Question
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Dyer was____ by the Government of Britain.
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sentenced for life
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sentenced to death
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rewarded with honour
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relieved of his service
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -After the Punjab disturbances, O’Dyer was relieved of his office by the government of Britain.
Detailed explanation-2: -Jallianwala Bagh massacre took place on 13 April 1919. General Dyer blocked the only entrance to Jallianwala Bagh and ordered his troops to open fire on the unarmed civilians.
Detailed explanation-3: -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.
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