Lala Lajpat Rai died protesting against which British Act/Commission ?

Question

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This question was previously asked in

Chandigarh Police Constable Official Paper (Held On: 23 Jul, 2023)

Answer 1

The correct answer is Simon Commission.

Key Points

Simon Commission was sent by the British government to India in 1928 to review the working of the Government of India Act 1919.
It faced widespread opposition because it did not have any Indian members, which was seen as an insult to Indian self-governance aspirations.
During the protests against the Simon Commission, Lala Lajpat Rai led a peaceful demonstration in Lahore.
He was brutally injured by police lathi charge led by James A. Scott and succumbed to his injuries later.

Additional Information

Rowlatt Act: Passed in 1919, this act gave the British government the power to arrest and imprison anyone suspected of revolutionary activities without trial. It led to widespread protests in India, including the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
Bengal Regulation Act: It refers to several regulations passed during the British rule in Bengal, primarily related to administrative and judicial reforms. However, it is not connected to the death of Lala Lajpat Rai.
Hunter Commission: Established in 1920 to investigate the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, the commission was criticized for its biased proceedings and failure to hold General Dyer accountable for his actions.