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Wasim Ur RahmanAIR 157· 2025

Question Q.12GS1GS1

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

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Introduction

Dandi March was a form of Salt satyagraha led by Gandhiji with followers embarking on a foot march from Sabarmati Ashram to coastal town of Dandi from (12th March, 1930) to (6th April, 1930).

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Dandi March was a form of Salt satyagraha led by Gandhiji with followers embarking on a foot march from Sabarmati Ashram to coastal town of Dandi from (12th March, 1930) to (6th April, 1930).

Significance of Dandi March:

1Gandhiji demonstrated the power of civil disobedience of salt laws to galvanize masses
2Salt had no divisive implications and connected to the Privileges of every Indian.
3Highlighting the exploitative nature of

British Rule: Gandhiji on (food, body on salt said that, "it is the most exploitative essence of the ingenuitiy of humans can devise"

4Civil disobedience became a tool of anti-imperialist struggle

(a) Refusal of consumption tax in Bihar, No rent, no revenue campaign in Egypt

Reactions to Dandi March & Salt Satyagraha:

I. National Reaction:

DEMONSTRATION EFFECT: C. Rajagopalan led Salt march on Tanjore coast, K. Kelappan on Kerala coast.

2Enhanced spirit of nationalism

(a) Sarvthai Naidau led raid on Bhimavasa salt works.

3Augmented the diversity in form of anti-imperialist struggle.
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Diagram

A map showing the route of Dandi March with locations marked including Sabarmati, Dandi, Karachi, and other coastal areas. Shows 'salt march route' and 'salt sea regions'

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  • Provides specific dates and locations
  • Links salt march to broader anti-imperialist struggle
  • Mentions multiple regional demonstrations

Topper

Wasim Ur Rahman

AIR 1572025

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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