Who was the Viceroy of India when the infamous Jallianwala Bagh massacre occurred? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Who was the Viceroy of India when the infamous Jallianwala Bagh massacre occurred?

A. Lord Reading

B. Lord Irwin

C. Lord Chelmsford

D. Lord Hardinge

Answer: Option C

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Lord Chelmsford was the Viceroy of India from 1916 to 1921. The Jallianwala Bagh massacre took place on 13 April 1919 during his tenure.

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Correct Answer: Option B

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The inaugural session of the Indian National Congress was held in Bombay in December 1885, presided over by Womesh Chandra Bonnerjee, and attended by 72 political delegates from across India.

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Correct Answer: Option B

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