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On which date did the famous 'Dandi March' begin?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. March 12, 1930
  2. April 6, 1930
  3. August 8, 1942
  4. January 26, 1930

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: March 12, 1930

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A) March 12, 1930 šŸ“š Explanation: On March 12, 1930, Gandhi started his march from Sabarmati Ashram towards the coast of Dandi to defy the British salt laws. Accompanied by 78 chosen followers, he covered a distance of about 240 miles on foot. The act of picking up a handful of salt at Dandi on April 6 inaugurated the Civil Disobedience Movement.