SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 38

SSC GD Constable (English) - 31 Jan 2023 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q38

Which of the following major incidents occurred in 1919?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The Correct answer is option 2 i.e. Jallianwala bagh massacre

Jallianwala Bagh Massacre:

  • On April 13, 1919, British troops under the command of Brigadier General Reginald Dyer opened fire on a crowd of unarmed Indian civilians who had gathered at Jallianwala Bagh in Amritsar, Punjab, India.
  • The massacre resulted in hundreds of deaths and injured many more, leading to widespread outrage and condemnation.