Which of the following events did NOT take place in 1919? || ADRE 1.0 SLRC 2022 PAPER-III SOLVED QUESTIONS
Which of the following events did NOT take place in 1919?
(A) Rowlatt Act was passed
(B) Montagu – Chelmsford Reforms were announced
(C) Partition of Bengal
(D) Jallianwala Bagh tragedy
Answer: C) Partition of Bengal
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Explanation:
The Partition of Bengal did not take place in 1919. The Partition of Bengal initially occurred in 1905, but it was annulled in 1911 due to widespread protests and opposition.
The other events listed did occur in 1919:
(A) The Rowlatt Act was passed in 1919, which extended emergency measures of preventive indefinite detention, incarceration without trial, and judicial review.
(B) The Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms were announced in 1919, which led to the Government of India Act 1919 and introduced a dual system of governance (dyarchy) in the provinces.
(D) The Jallianwala Bagh tragedy occurred on April 13, 1919, where British troops fired on a large crowd of unarmed Indian protesters in Amritsar, resulting in a significant number of casualties.
This question tests knowledge of key historical events and was previously asked in ADRE's SLRC-2022 Paper-III, highlighting its relevance for candidates preparing for competitive exams.
Why this question is important
Understanding historical events and their timelines is crucial for competitive exams like ADRE, as it reflects awareness of India's history and significant occurrences that shaped the nation.
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