Question

The Jallianwala Bagh massacre took place on

• A. April 13, 1929
• B. April 13, 1919
• C. April 13, 1939
• D. April 13, 1909

Hint:

Remember: \textbf{Jallianwala Bagh massacre = April 13, 1919}. It is a key event in the freedom struggle. General Dyer’s actions led to strong nationalist reactions across India.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The Jallianwala Bagh massacre is one of the most tragic and significant events in Indian history.
It occurred on April 13, 1919, in the city of Amritsar, Punjab.
Thousands of people, including men, women, and children, had gathered peacefully at Jallianwala Bagh to protest against the Rowlatt Act, which allowed the British government to arrest Indians without trial. What happened:

• British Brigadier-General Reginald Dyer ordered troops to block the only exit of the garden.
• Without any warning, he commanded the soldiers to open fire on the unarmed crowd.
• The firing lasted about 10 minutes; around 1,650 rounds were fired.
• Hundreds of people were killed, and many were injured. Some even jumped into a well to escape the bullets.

Impact:

• The massacre shocked the entire nation and world.
• It marked a turning point in the Indian independence movement.
• Many Indians lost faith in the British government.
• Mahatma Gandhi began advocating for complete independence (Purna Swaraj) more strongly after this.

Why other options are incorrect:

• 1929 — the Lahore Session of Congress (not related to the massacre)
• 1939 — the year WWII started, not related
• 1909 — too early; massacre hadn’t occurred yet