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Aniket RanjanAIR 48· 2025

Question Q.12Describe and discussGS1GS1

Describe the significance of the Dandi March (1930) as the starting point of the Civil Disobedience Movement. Also, discuss the national and international reactions to the Dandi March and the Salt Satyagraha. (15 marks, 250 words)

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Introduction

Dandi March (1930) was led by Gandhiji as a part of Civil Disobedience movement to end the British rule and gain the Swaraj (self-rule).

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Main Body

Significance of Dandi March

1It had a mass support, though less than non-cooperation movement.
2Here, Gandhiji used (salt) as a basic need to show that British is targeting our basic (common) food item.
3This march made people feel that Gandhiji used the things which are similar to the common public.
4It also gave base and support for further movement.

National Reactions to Dandi-march and Salt-satygraha

1Several leaders supported Gandhiji like Sardas Patel, Nehru and led with strength.
2People boycotted British schools and colleges.
3Lawyers gave up their practice in the courts.
4Students and women helped in picketing.
5Gandhiji advocated education based on Indian tradition and knowledge.

International Reaction to Dandi-march and Salt-satygraha

1Colonial masters were furious about the march and called to suppress the movement.
2Gandhiji was arrested and movement remained dormant.
3Pro-Indian Britishers supported the movement.
4Students and women helped in picketing.
5Gandhiji advocated education based on Indian tradition and knowledge.
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Conclusion

Thus, Dandi March was a significant movement, which put a step of success on India's Independence.

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  • Identifies Dandi March as starting point of Civil Disobedience
  • Links Gandhiji's leadership to the movement
  • Explains strategic use of salt as a symbol

Topper

Aniket Ranjan

AIR 482025

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

The Freedom Struggle

Gandhian Phase

Dandi March and Civil Disobedience Movement

Writing Stats

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Expository

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