Appeared in: RRB Nsg. Superintendent-21 July 2019 (Shift-2nd)
Explanation
Jallianwala Bagh is a historical public garden located in the city of Amritsar in the state of Punjab, India.
It is the site of the infamous Jallianwala Bagh Massacre (also known as the Amritsar Massacre) that took place on April 13, 1919.
This event was a pivotal moment in the Indian independence movement, where British troops fired on a large crowd of unarmed peaceful protestors.
Why Other Options Were Wrong
Option B: Surat is a major commercial city in the state of Gujarat, known for its diamond and textile industries. It has no geographical connection to Jallianwala Bagh.
Option C: Kolkata, in West Bengal, was the capital of British India until 1911. While it has immense historical importance in the context of the British Raj, Jallianwala Bagh is not located there.
Option D: Lucknow is the capital of Uttar Pradesh and is famous for its Nawabi-era architecture and culture. It is not the location of Jallianwala Bagh.
Related Visual
Visual 1: Image: A photograph of the Jallianwala Bagh memorial in Amritsar, showing the well into which people jumped and the walls with bullet marks. This helps visualize the historical site.
Visual 2: Map: A map of India highlighting the location of Amritsar in the state of Punjab. This provides geographical context.
Clinical Relevance
Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Indian History and Geography as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
This is a general knowledge question testing historical and geographical awareness, which is part of the non-nursing syllabus for nursing entrance exams.
Understanding key events in Indian history provides context for the social and political landscape of the country.
What if the question asked about the Hunter Commission? The answer would relate to the official inquiry established by the British government to investigate the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
How to Approach the Question
Identify the keyword in the question: 'Jallianwala Bagh'.
This is a factual recall question based on Indian history.
Access your knowledge of major events and locations related to the Indian independence movement.
Recall that the Jallianwala Bagh massacre is also known as the Amritsar massacre.
This direct association links the event to the city of Amritsar.
Eliminate the other options (Surat, Kolkata, Lucknow) as they are major cities but not associated with this specific historical event.
Concept Tested & Keywords
Concept Tested: Indian History and Geography
Stem keywords: Jallianwala Bagh, situated
Lead-in keywords: Where
Negative lead-in flag: false
Question ID
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