50+ GK Questions With Answers on Jallianwala Bagh Massacre – Short Description

Do you know what happened on 13 April 1919 in Amritsar? The Jallianwala Bagh Massacre, also called the Amritsar Massacre, was one of the darkest events in Indian history. Thousands of peaceful people gathered to celebrate Baisakhi and protest against British laws, when troops led by General Reginald Dyer opened fire on the crowd.

This tragic incident shocked the nation and exposed the brutality of British rule, becoming a major turning point in India’s freedom struggle.

1. When did the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre take place?

A. April 10, 1919
B. April 13, 1919
C. May 1, 1919
D. March 15, 1919
Answer: B

2. Where did the massacre occur?

A. Delhi
B. Lahore
C. Amritsar
D. Kolkata
Answer: C

3. The massacre took place at which location?

A. Red Fort
B. India Gate
C. Jallianwala Bagh
D. Gateway of India
Answer: C

4. Who ordered the firing on the crowd?

A. Lord Curzon
B. General Reginald Dyer
C. Lord Mountbatten
D. Robert Clive
Answer: B

5. Which festival was being celebrated on that day?

A. Diwali
B. Holi
C. Eid
D. Baisakhi
Answer: D

6. The gathering at Jallianwala Bagh was mainly for:

A. Military training
B. Religious war
C. Peaceful protest and celebration
D. Political election
Answer: C

7. Which law was being protested against?

A. Vernacular Press Act
B. Salt Law
C. Rowlatt Act
D. Pitt’s India Act
Answer: C

8. In which year was the Rowlatt Act passed?

A. 1918
B. 1919
C. 1920
D. 1917
Answer: B

9. Which country ruled India during the massacre?

A. France
B. Portugal
C. United Kingdom
D. Netherlands
Answer: C

10. The massacre is also known as:

A. Delhi Massacre
B. Lahore Massacre
C. Amritsar Massacre
D. Bengal Massacre
Answer: C

11. What was the main reason behind the protest?

A. Tax increase
B. Against unjust British laws
C. Religious conflict
D. Food shortage
Answer: B

12. How many exits did Jallianwala Bagh have?

A. Two
B. Three
C. One narrow exit
D. Four
Answer: C

13. The troops fired without warning for about:

A. 2 minutes
B. 5 minutes
C. 10 minutes
D. 20 minutes
Answer: C

14. Which Indian leader strongly condemned the massacre?

A. Mahatma Gandhi
B. Jawaharlal Nehru
C. Subhas Chandra Bose
D. All of the above
Answer: D

15. Which inquiry committee was formed after the massacre?

A. Simon Commission
B. Hunter Commission
C. Cripps Mission
D. Cabinet Mission
Answer: B

16. Who was the Lieutenant Governor of Punjab at that time?

A. Lord Irwin
B. Michael O'Dwyer
C. Lord Wavell
D. Lord Linlithgow
Answer: B

17. What did Rabindranath Tagore do in protest?

A. Led a march
B. Burned British goods
C. Returned his knighthood
D. Started a movement
Answer: C

18. Which movement was launched soon after this incident?

A. Quit India Movement
B. Non-Cooperation Movement
C. Swadeshi Movement
D. Civil Disobedience Movement
Answer: B

19. The massacre led to:

A. Peace between British and Indians
B. Strengthening of British rule
C. Rise in Indian nationalism
D. End of protests
Answer: C

20. What type of gathering was fired upon?

A. Armed rebellion
B. Peaceful gathering
C. Military parade
D. Secret meeting
Answer: B

21. Approximately how many people were affected (killed or wounded)?

A. 100
B. 500
C. Over 1000
D. 2000+
Answer: D

22. What was the main objective of the Rowlatt Act?

A. Promote education
B. Control trade
C. Suppress political activities
D. Improve administration
Answer: C

23. The Jallianwala Bagh Massacre shocked:

A. Only Punjab
B. Only India
C. The entire world
D. Only British officers
Answer: C

24. What kind of rule did the massacre expose?

A. Democratic rule
B. Harsh colonial rule
C. Socialist rule
D. Federal rule
Answer: B

25. The Jallianwala Bagh Massacre is remembered as:

A. A victory
B. A celebration
C. One of the darkest events in Indian history
D. A minor protest
Answer: C