History: Nationalism in India · Class 10 · CBSE Social Science
What was the main political significance of the Salt March to Dandi in 1930?
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What was the main political significance of the Salt March to Dandi in 1930?
- A.It demonstrated that Indians could challenge colonial authority by breaking an unjust law.Correct answer
- B.It marked the formal end of the Indian National Congress.
- C.It transferred control of the army to Indian rulers.
- D.It persuaded the British to grant immediate independence.
Solution
By breaking the salt law, Gandhi made the issue of colonial exploitation understandable to ordinary people. The march turned salt into a powerful symbol of resistance and launched the Civil Disobedience Movement.
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