SSC GD 2024 PYQ — Question 33

SSC GD Const (English) - 20 Feb 2024 - Shift 4 • General Awareness • Q33

The Jallianwala Bagh massacre, took place in consequence to the protest against the ___________ .

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Rowlatt Act.

The Jallianwala Bagh massacre was a direct consequence of the protests against the repressive Rowlatt Act.

It was a brutal response to a peaceful demonstration and marked a significant moment in the Indian independence movement, fueling demands for freedom and justice.

General Dyer's Justification: General Dyer claimed that his actions were necessary to suppress what he described as a rebellion and to deter future unrest.

He did not show any remorse for the massacre and defended his actions as a response to what he perceived as a threat to British authority.