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Indian Independence — Quiz

Question 19 • World History and Geography

Why did Indians gather in Amritsar in 1919?

Answer
A
to demand a recount of a recent election’s votes
B
to perform a mass act of civil disobedience
C
to protest British laws and policies
D
to attend a rally celebrating Gandhi’s accomplishments

Explanation

Indians gathered in Amritsar in April 1919 to protest British rule, including the Rowlatt Acts, which allowed detention without trial. British troops fired on the gathering at Jallianwala Bagh. The correct choice is “to protest British laws and policies.”

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