Question

The Jallianwalla Bagh incident happened in:
1. Punjab
2. Delhi
3. Kashmir
4. Kerala

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Punjab

The correct answer is Punjab.

• The Jallianwalla bagh incident is also known as the Massacre of Amritsar in Punjab.
• The incident took place on April 13, 1919, on Baisakhi day.
• There was dissatisfaction against Rowalatt Act that led to mass agitation. 
• The government was determined to suppress the mass.
• A large crowd was gathered in the Amristar on 13 April 1919 at Amristar in Jallianwalla Bagh, to protest against the arrest of their popular leaders Dr Saif-ud-din Kichlu and Dr Satyapal.
• On the afternoon of April 13, a crowd of at least 10,000 men, women, and children gathered in the Jallianwala Bagh, which was nearly completely enclosed by walls and had only one exit.