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Theme: The Dandi March
Sector: Indian History/Freedom Movement
In 1930, Mahatma Gandhi started a peaceful protest called the Dandi March. He and his followers walked 240 kilometers from Sabarmati Ashram to Dandi, a village near the sea. The purpose of the march was to protest the British law that taxed salt. Salt is a basic need for everyone, and Gandhi believed it was unfair to make people pay for it. During the march, more and more people joined him. The British government tried to stop the movement, but Gandhi remained calm and peaceful. He made salt from the sea at Dandi, breaking the law in a non-violent way. The Dandi March became a strong symbol of india's fight for freedom. It showed the world that peaceful protest could be powerful. Even today, it is remembered as a brave step in india's struggle for independence.
Why was the march started?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Based on the passage provided, the correct answer to the question "Why was the march started?" is:
To protest salt tax
The text states: "The purpose of the march was to protest the British law that taxed salt."