Previous year MCQs

Modern Indian History UPPSC 2013 GS-I
Question

Who among the following had resigned from the Viceroy’s Executive Council protesting Jalliawala Bagh Massacre?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Sir Shankar Nair

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Sir Shankar Nair”.
Sir Shankar Nair had resigned from the Viceroy's Executive Council protesting Jallianwala Bagh Massacre.

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