WBCS.LIVE practice question

Which commission was appointed by the British to inquire into the Jallianwala Bagh massacre?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Simon Commission
  2. Sadler Commission
  3. Hunter Commission
  4. Raleigh Commission

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Hunter Commission

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) Hunter Commission šŸ“š Explanation: Following massive nationwide outrage over the Jallianwala Bagh massacre of 1919, the British government appointed the Disorders Inquiry Committee, universally known as the Hunter Commission. The commission heavily criticized General Dyer's actions but failed to impose any strict penal or disciplinary action against him, which deeply angered the Indian leaders.