Why is General Dyer’s action considered a symbol of colonial repression?

Correct answer: Because he used extreme violence against a peaceful gathering

The governing concept is the coercive nature of colonial rule. At Jallianwala Bagh, General Dyer ordered troops to fire on a peaceful and largely unarmed gathering, using disproportionate force against civilians. This demonstrated that the colonial state relied on fear and violence to control political opposition. Option A is correct. Options B, C, and D describe democratic or beneficial actions that Dyer did not take.