The 'Jallianwala Bagh massacre' occurred on: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Jallianwala Bagh massacre' occurred on:
A. April 13, 1919
B. April 13, 1920
C. April 13, 1918
D. April 13, 1921
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Jallianwala Bagh massacre occurred on April 13, 1919, when British troops opened fire on a peaceful gathering in Amritsar, killing hundreds of people.

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The 'Portfolio System', which laid the foundation of cabinet governance in India, was officially recognized by which act?
A. Indian Councils Act 1909
B. Indian Councils Act 1861
C. Indian Councils Act 1892
D. Government of India Act 1858

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The Indian Councils Act 1861 gave statutory recognition to the portfolio system introduced by Lord Canning in 1859, under which members were placed in charge of specific departments.

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The 'Charter Act of 1813' specifically provided a sum of how many rupees for the promotion of education in India?
A. 5 lakh rupees
B. 1 lakh rupees
C. 50,000 rupees
D. 10 lakh rupees

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The Charter Act of 1813 directed the Company to spend one lakh rupees annually for the revival and improvement of literature and the promotion of knowledge of sciences among the inhabitants.

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The 'Montagu Declaration' of August 1917 promised what for India?
A. Immediate independence
B. Dominion status immediately
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D. Partition

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
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