Name the British General who was responsible for the Jallianwalla Bagh massacre.

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Correct answer: c) Dyer. The Jallianwala Bagh massacre occurred on April 13, 1919, during the British colonial rule in India. Troops of the British Indian Army opened fire on unarmed civilians who had gathered in Jallianwala Bagh in Amritsar. The orders to open fire were given by Colonel Reginald Edward Harry Dyer. The incident resulted in a significant loss of life and sparked outrage across India. Dyer's actions were widely condemned, both in India and in Britain, leading to a formal inquiry known as the Hunter Commission. The massacre played a crucial role in shaping the Indian independence movement. Hence, the correct answer is "Dyer."

Name the British General who was responsible for the Jallianwalla Bagh massacre.

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