Why did General Dyer order to open fire on peaceful demonstration at Jallianwala Bagh?
A
Firing was ordered because it was a violent crowd
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B
He wanted to show the British power
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C
Because he wanted to ‘produce a moral effect’ to create fear in the minds of ‘satyagrahis’
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D
He ordered to fire because he noticed a sudden unrest in the crowd
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Solution
The correct option is C Because he wanted to ‘produce a moral effect’ to create fear in the minds of ‘satyagrahis’ General Dyer wanted to ‘produce a moral effect’ to create fear in the minds of ‘satyagrahis’.