What did the Jallianwala Bagh incident show about the nature of colonial rule?

Correct answer: Its repressive and brutal nature

At Jallianwala Bagh, General Dyer ordered troops to fire on a largely unarmed gathering, causing many deaths and injuries. The incident revealed that the colonial government was willing to use extreme violence to suppress political opposition and frighten the population. Option A is correct. It cannot be evidence of democratic behaviour, kindness toward peasants, or a genuine intention to grant self-rule.