The Jallianwala Bagh massacre took place in which year? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The Jallianwala Bagh massacre took place in which year?
A. 1917
B. 1920
C. 1921
D. 1919
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Jallianwala Bagh massacre occurred on April 13, 1919 (Baisakhi day), when British troops under General Reginald Dyer opened fire on a peaceful gathering in Amritsar, Punjab, killing hundreds of unarmed civilians.

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