RRB NTPC · Question 70
In order to avenge whom, Bhagat Singh and his associates killed the British officer John Saunders? A. Death of Ramprasad Bismil B. Villagers' death in Chauri Chaura incident C. Death of Lala Lajpat Rai D. Massacre at Jallianwala Bagh
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Answer: (B) C
Explanation
Lala Lajpat Rai died after a police lathi-charge during the anti-Simon Commission protest in Lahore (1928). To avenge him, Bhagat Singh and Rajguru shot ASP John Saunders on 17 December 1928.