SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 63

SSC MTS - 04/11/2024 - (12:30 PM - 2:30 PM) • General Awareness • Q63

In the year 1930, the Salt Satyagraha was led by who among the following?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The Correct Answer is  option 4 i.e. Mahatma Gandhi.

In 1930, the Salt Satyagraha was led by Mahatma Gandhi as a non-violent protest against the British monopoly on salt production and taxation. Starting with the historic Dandi March on March 12, Gandhi walked 240 miles from Sabarmati Ashram to Dandi on the Arabian Sea coast, where he symbolically made salt from seawater. This act sparked a nationwide civil disobedience movement and became a turning point in India’s struggle for independence. Gandhi’s leadership inspired millions to challenge British laws through peaceful means, marking a defining moment in the Indian freedom movement.

Other Options:

  • Jawaharlal Nehru: Supported the movement actively but did not lead the Salt Satyagraha.

  • Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel: Helped organize it but was arrested early, before the march began.

  • Subhas Chandra Bose: Focused on more radical approaches; not directly involved in Salt Satyagraha.