Lala Lajpat Rai died protesting which British government decision?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (A) Simon Commission.

Explanation:
Lala Lajpat Rai died due to injuries sustained during a protest against the Simon Commission in 1928. The commission, set up by the British government, had no Indian members, leading to widespread protests.

Information Booster:

• Lala Lajpat Rai was a prominent freedom fighter, known as 'Punjab Kesari'.
• He was injured by James A. Scott’s police during the protest in Lahore.
• His death became a symbol of resistance, leading to increased opposition to British rule.
• Bhagat Singh and his associates later avenged his death by killing J.P. Saunders, mistaking him for Scott.

Additional Information:

Rowlatt Act (1919)

• Purpose: The Rowlatt Act, also known as the Anarchical and Revolutionary Crimes Act, was enacted by the British Government in India to curb revolutionary activities and suppress the nationalist movement.

• Key Feature: It allowed the government to arrest and detain individuals without trial, thus curbing civil liberties and strengthening British control over the Indian population.

• Consequences: The Act led to widespread protests and was one of the key factors that triggered the Jallianwala Bagh massacre in April 1919.

Morley-Minto Reforms (1909)

1. Purpose: Introduced in 1909, these reforms aimed to involve Indians more in the governance process and increase Indian representation in the legislative councils.

2. Key Feature: The reforms introduced separate electorates for Muslims, allowing them to elect their own representatives, which led to increased communal divisions in Indian politics.

3. Consequences: It laid the foundation for the future demand for separate Muslim representation, which later led to the formation of the Muslim League and the demand for Pakistan.

Government of India Act (1919)

1. Purpose: The Government of India Act, 1919, was an attempt to address the growing dissatisfaction with British rule in India. It introduced the system of Dyarchy (division of responsibilities between the central and provincial governments).

2. Key Feature: It expanded the legislative council and introduced limited self-government at the provincial level, giving Indians a role in governance but keeping ultimate control with the British.

3. Consequences: Although it was a step towards constitutional reforms, the Act was widely seen as inadequate and led to the further intensification of the Indian independence movement.