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Poorva AgrawalAIR 65· 2024

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 began on 12-14 March 1930. Led by Gandhiji and his supporters. They started from Sabarmati ashram and reached the salt marsh to break the salt law.

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Main Body

Significance of the Dandi March as a starting point of the Civil Disobedience Movement:

1Symbolic display of breaking the British rule at Dandi.
2United the nation by actively sentiments of all through common disposal of salt.
3Call for [illegible]-armada was it in heads of people.
4Provoked massive followers through symbolic goal.
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Conclusion

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  • Provides specific date
  • Identifies symbolic significance
  • Mentions unification aspect

Topper

Poorva Agrawal

AIR 652024

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

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

Civil Disobedience Movement

Dandi March and Salt Satyagraha

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88

Total words

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