What did the Jallianwala Bagh incident show about the nature of colonial rule?
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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.
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Its repressive and brutal nature
Why is this the correct answer?
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.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Social Science question. Chapter: Chapter 2: Nationalism in India. Topic: The First World War, Khilafat, and Non-Cooperation.
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