Gandhi's Salt March and Its Impact

The video discusses the British-imposed salt tax in India, which made salt unaffordable for many Indians. Gandhi opposed these laws, organizing the Salt March from Ahmedabad to Dhandi in 1930. Thousands joined the march, protesting the unfair laws and British rule. The march marked a significant point in India's independence movement, leading to Gandhi's arrest and eventual discussions with the British for reforms. Gandhi's actions demonstrated the power of collective resistance against injustice.

What was the main reason the British imposed a tax on Indian salt?

• To encourage Indians to produce more salt

• To raise revenue for the British government

• To control the salt trade

• To improve the quality of salt

Why did Gandhi and others find the salt tax and laws unfair?

• They thought the tax was too low

• They believed salt was not important

• They wanted to support British rule

• They felt it restricted their basic rights

What was the starting point of the Salt March organized by Gandhi?

• Kolkata

• Delhi

• Mumbai

• Ahmedabad

How many people initially joined Gandhi in the Salt March?

• 50

• 78

• 150

• 100

What symbolic act did Gandhi perform at the end of the Salt March?

• Burned British flags

• Picked up salt from the seashore

• Signed a treaty with the British

• Delivered a speech in London

What movement did Gandhi launch following the Salt March?

• Non-Cooperation Movement

• Civil Disobedience Movement

• Swadeshi Movement

• Quit India Movement

Approximately how many Indians were jailed following the Salt March?

• 100,000

• 80,000

• 50,000

• 10,000

What was the international impact of Gandhi's Salt March?

• It was ignored by the global media

• It gained wide news coverage and highlighted the Indian independence movement

• It resulted in a British victory

• It led to immediate Indian independence

What did Gandhi's actions during the Salt March demonstrate?

• The need for more taxes

• The power of violence

• The importance of British rule

• The strength of collective action against injustice

What year did India gain independence following the Salt March?

• 1942

• 1947

• 1950

• 1930