1. In which year did Gandhi start the Salt March?
- 1930
Explanation: Mahatma Gandhi began the Salt March on 12 March 1930, from Sabarmati Ashram to Dandi.
2. What was the primary reason behind choosing salt as a symbol of protest?
- Tax
Explanation: Salt tax was an unfair burden on all Indians, especially the poor, making it an ideal symbol of resistance.
3. From which place did the Salt March begin?
- Sabarmati
Explanation: The march started from Sabarmati Ashram and ended in Dandi, covering 240 miles.
4. Which British officer refused to negotiate with Gandhi before the Salt March?
- Irwin
Explanation: Lord Irwin, the Viceroy of India, did not agree to Gandhi’s demands, leading to the Salt March.
5. What was the main method of protest in the Civil Disobedience Movement?
- Law-breaking
Explanation: Unlike the Non-Cooperation Movement, Civil Disobedience involved breaking unjust laws, like the salt law.
6. What was the first law broken in the Civil Disobedience Movement?
- Salt
Explanation: Gandhi and his followers broke the salt law by making salt at Dandi on 6 April 1930.
7. Who was arrested in April 1930, leading to violent protests in Peshawar?
- Ghaffar
Explanation: Abdul Ghaffar Khan was arrested, sparking protests in Peshawar, where people faced police firing.
8. What agreement led to the suspension of the Civil Disobedience Movement in 1931?
- Gandhi-Irwin
Explanation: The Gandhi-Irwin Pact (March 1931) resulted in the release of political prisoners and Gandhi’s participation in the Second Round Table Conference.
9. What was the main economic effect of the Civil Disobedience Movement?
- Boycott
Explanation: Foreign cloth and liquor shops were boycotted, causing significant economic damage to British businesses.
10. In which year was the Civil Disobedience Movement relaunched after the failure of negotiations?
- 1932
Explanation: Gandhi relaunched the movement in 1932, but it lost momentum by 1934.
