Jallianwala Bagh Massacre — 3 Modern Indian History PYQs with Answers | UKPSC PYQ Hub

Question 1

Jallianwala Bagh massacre took place in the city

Accepted Answer

Amritsar. Jallianwala Bagh massacre took place in the city of Amritsar on the day of Baisakhi (13 April, 1919). The Britishers had banned gatherings at the time and to punish civilians for their 'disobedience', Brigadier-General Reginald Dyer ordered the army to fire into a crowd of thousands of unarmed Indians who had come together to celebrate the festival of Baisakhi, unaware of the order.

Question 2

Udham Singh killed in London

Accepted Answer

Sir Michael O' Dwyer. Udham Singh killed Sir Michael O' Dwyer, then Lieutenant Governor of Punjab in London, under the whose administration the infamous Jallianwala Bagh massacre took place in 1919.

Question 3

Who of the following gave up the title of 'Sir' in protest against the Jalianwalla Bagh incident?

Accepted Answer

Rabindra Nath Tagore. Rabindra Nath Tagore gave up the title of 'Sir' (knight hood) in protest against the Jalianwalla Bagh incident. Rowlatt Act, Khilafat and