Q. Which one of the following began with the Dandi March?
(a) Home Rule Movement
(b) Non – Cooperation Movement
(c) Civil Disobedience Movement
(d) Quit India Movement
Ans: (c) Civil Disobedience Movement
The correct answer is (c) Civil Disobedience Movement.
Explanation:
The Dandi March, also known as the Salt March, was a significant event that marked the beginning of the Civil Disobedience Movement in India.
The Civil Disobedience Movement was a major phase of the Indian independence movement, led by Mahatma Gandhi. It aimed to challenge British colonial rule and gain independence through nonviolent means.
On March 12, 1930, Mahatma Gandhi embarked on the Dandi March from Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad to the coastal town of Dandi in Gujarat. The purpose of the march was to protest against the British salt monopoly and the imposition of salt taxes.
During the march, which lasted for approximately 24 days, Gandhi and his followers walked over 240 miles, collecting salt from the seashore along the way. This act of civil disobedience, violating the British salt laws, inspired people across India to join the movement and defy British colonial authority.
The Dandi March and the subsequent acts of civil disobedience, including the making and selling of illegal salt, sparked a nationwide movement that significantly weakened British control and brought the Indian independence struggle to the forefront.
Therefore, the correct answer is (c) Civil Disobedience Movement.
