Q716
On the Direct Action Day unprecedented bloodshed took place (as a result of Hindu-Muslim riots) in
A.
Dacca
B.
Calcutta
AnswerC.
Delhi
D.
Meerut and Karachi
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Direct Action Day or The Great Calcutta Killing was a planned attack on the Hindus of Calcutta by the Muslims under the leadership of Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy. On this day more than 5000 Hindus were killed by the fanatic Muslim mob.