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 Hardinge
B. Lord Chelmsford
C. Lord Reading
D. Lord Irwin
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
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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The Royal Indian Navy (RIN) Mutiny, a major revolt of Indian ratings against British officers, broke out in February 1946 on which ship?
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Correct Answer: Option D

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The naval mutiny began on February 18, 1946, on the signal training ship HMIS Talwar in Bombay, over poor food, racial discrimination, and colonial policies.
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The Pitts India Act was passed in 1784 to establish a Board of Control to supervise the East India Company's affairs in India.
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A modern postal system was introduced in India in 1854 by Lord Dalhousie, and the Post Office Act was enacted to regulate the service.
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