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MEGHNA CHAKARAVORTYAIR 79

Question 12GS1GS1

<Unknown - Civil Disobedience/Dandi March>

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Introduction

Gandhi ji communicated & Viceroy Irwin his intention to start the Dandi March from Sabarmati Ashram to Coastal Dandi to break the salt law with his followers.

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Main Body

Significance is the starting point of Civil Disobedience Movement:

(i) Shows the emphasis on Purana Swaraj - Satyagraha struggle launched to attain it after Irwin refused to respond to ultra long demands

(ii) Shift from Swadesai, Boycott - Non-cooperation to

club single vision of laws
country against

(iii) Powers of Satyagraha - a March as non-violent resistance

peaceful opposition - discipline & masses for CDM

National section:

(i) The people responded in large numbers - thousands joined the March

Showing that the government has lost the moral right to rule:

(i) Choosing self at the force

Strong - made real for the Mexico
connected Corpus movement with parenth, livelihood issues
CDM to needed unity - united and under + non-divisive mobilization

(ii) Powers of Satyagraha - a March as non-violent resistance

peaceful opposition - discipline & masses for CDM

National section:

(i) The people responded in large numbers - thousands joined the March

Spread across India:

Rajaji cult march - Veedaranyam

(ii) Civil disobedience idea successful

apart from self law violation
anti-forest Goss movement in Central Provinces, Maharashtra
No - chouthklai tax movement in Bengal, Bihar

(iii) Boy land living & British - Confused

"Damned if you do, damned if you don't"

International sections:

(i) Wide press coverage - American journalists noticed courage & segregation at Dharmatone rest of

(ii) Solidarity for Indian cause & method of Satyagraha - Williamsplaying in British

Hence this was a powerful symbol that should Gandhi's ability as a Leader.

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  • Clear starting point identified
  • Explains significance well
  • Links to broader movement

Topper

MEGHNA CHAKARAVORTY

AIR 79

Subject & Paper

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Topic

The Freedom Struggle — its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different parts of the country

Civil Disobedience Movement

Writing Stats

286

Total words

16

Paragraphs

12

Bullets

structured with key points

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