India Exam Junction
3. Who was the Lt. Governor of Punjab at the time of Jallianwala Bagh Massacre?
Michael O’Dwyer
Gen. Reginald Dyer
Edward Maclagan
Denzil Ibbetson
Correct Answer :
Michael O’Dwyer
Solution
Michael O'Dwyer was the Lieutenant Governor of Punjab at the time of the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre in 1919. He supported General Dyer's actions and played a significant role in the oppressive policies leading to the massacre. Later, in 1940, he was assassinated by Udham Singh in London as an act of revenge for the massacre.