Static Quiz 19 April 2025 (Modern History)
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1. Question
Consider the following statements about the Dandi March:
1. It was a part of the Civil Disobedience Movement launched in 1930.
2. The march started from Sabarmati Ashram and ended at Dandi, a coastal village in Gujarat.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer: C. Both 1 and 2
Explanation:
• The Dandi March was the symbolic beginning of the Civil Disobedience Movement launched by Gandhi on 12 March 1930.
• It began from Sabarmati Ashram and ended at Dandi, a coastal village in Gujarat, where Gandhi broke the Salt Law on 6 April 1930.IncorrectCorrect Answer: C. Both 1 and 2
Explanation:
• The Dandi March was the symbolic beginning of the Civil Disobedience Movement launched by Gandhi on 12 March 1930.
• It began from Sabarmati Ashram and ended at Dandi, a coastal village in Gujarat, where Gandhi broke the Salt Law on 6 April 1930. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following leaders accompanied Mahatma Gandhi during the entire Dandi March from Sabarmati to Dandi?
CorrectCorrect Answer: D. Manilal Gandhi
Explanation:
• Manilal Gandhi, son of Mahatma Gandhi, was among the 78 original marchers who walked the entire 240-mile journey.
• C. Rajagopalachari led a separate salt march from Trichinopoly to Vedaranyam in Tamil Nadu.
• Sarojini Naidu later led the Dharasana Salt Satyagraha after Gandhi’s arrest.
• Abbas Tyabji, a retired judge, also led after Gandhi’s arrest but did not walk the entire distance with Gandhi.IncorrectCorrect Answer: D. Manilal Gandhi
Explanation:
• Manilal Gandhi, son of Mahatma Gandhi, was among the 78 original marchers who walked the entire 240-mile journey.
• C. Rajagopalachari led a separate salt march from Trichinopoly to Vedaranyam in Tamil Nadu.
• Sarojini Naidu later led the Dharasana Salt Satyagraha after Gandhi’s arrest.
• Abbas Tyabji, a retired judge, also led after Gandhi’s arrest but did not walk the entire distance with Gandhi. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
The Dandi March symbolized a protest against which specific provision of British law?
CorrectCorrect Answer: C. The Salt Law
Explanation:
• The British imposed a monopoly on salt production and sales through the Salt Law, which made it illegal for Indians to produce or sell salt independently.
• Gandhi chose this unjust law as a symbol to challenge the British regime, making it a rallying point for the masses.IncorrectCorrect Answer: C. The Salt Law
Explanation:
• The British imposed a monopoly on salt production and sales through the Salt Law, which made it illegal for Indians to produce or sell salt independently.
• Gandhi chose this unjust law as a symbol to challenge the British regime, making it a rallying point for the masses. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following were consequences of the Dandi March and the Civil Disobedience Movement?
1. Gandhi-Irwin Pact was signed as a result.
2. Congress ministries were formed in 1937.
3. The movement led to the Government of India Act 1935.
4. It led to widespread boycott of British goods and institutions.
Select the correct answer using the codes below:CorrectCorrect Answer: D. All of the above
Explanation:
• The Dandi March launched the Civil Disobedience Movement, which led to mass boycotts and British repression.
• This intense political climate compelled the British to sign the Gandhi-Irwin Pact (1931).
• The political awakening contributed to the framing of the Government of India Act 1935.
• The 1937 elections under the Act brought Congress ministries to power in several provinces.IncorrectCorrect Answer: D. All of the above
Explanation:
• The Dandi March launched the Civil Disobedience Movement, which led to mass boycotts and British repression.
• This intense political climate compelled the British to sign the Gandhi-Irwin Pact (1931).
• The political awakening contributed to the framing of the Government of India Act 1935.
• The 1937 elections under the Act brought Congress ministries to power in several provinces. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Why did Gandhi choose salt as the issue to initiate Civil Disobedience?
CorrectCorrect Answer: B. Salt was heavily taxed and universally used by all classes.
Explanation:
• Gandhi strategically chose salt because it affected every Indian, especially the poor.
• It was a basic necessity but heavily taxed by the British, making it a perfect symbol of economic injustice.
• This universality made the movement inclusive and mass-based.IncorrectCorrect Answer: B. Salt was heavily taxed and universally used by all classes.
Explanation:
• Gandhi strategically chose salt because it affected every Indian, especially the poor.
• It was a basic necessity but heavily taxed by the British, making it a perfect symbol of economic injustice.
• This universality made the movement inclusive and mass-based.
