Q. Who was the British officer responsible for the Jallianwala Bagh massacre in 1919?
✅ Correct Answer: (B)
General Dyer
Explanation: The Jallianwala Bagh massacre took place on April 13, 1919, in Amritsar, Punjab. British troops under the command of General Reginald Dyer fired upon a peaceful gathering, killing hundreds of unarmed men, women, and children. The act was widely condemned and became a turning point in the Indian freedom struggle.
Explanation by: Mr. Dubey
The Jallianwala Bagh massacre took place on April 13, 1919, in Amritsar, Punjab. British troops under the command of General Reginald Dyer fired upon a peaceful gathering, killing hundreds of unarmed men, women, and children. The act was widely condemned and became a turning point in the Indian freedom struggle.