In which year did Mahatma Gandhi lead the famous Salt March? 

a) 1919 

b) 1930 

c) 1942 

d) 1947

The correct answer is b) 1930.

The famous Salt March, also known as the Dandi March, was a pivotal act of nonviolent civil disobedience led by Mahatma Gandhi.

The March to Dandi 

The Salt March began on March 12, 1930, from Sabarmati Ashram and concluded on April 6, 1930, at the coastal village of Dandi in Gujarat. Over 24 days, Gandhi and his followers marched approximately 240 miles (386 km).

The primary purpose of the march was to protest Britain's oppressive Salt Act, which prohibited Indians from collecting or selling salt, forcing them to buy heavily taxed British salt. By picking up a lump of salt from the seashore at Dandi, Gandhi symbolically broke the law, sparking a nationwide Civil Disobedience Movement.

This event was a turning point in the Indian independence struggle, capturing global attention and galvanizing millions of Indians to challenge British rule.

Key Events in Other Years

• 1919: This year is marked by the infamous Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
• 1942: The Quit India Movement was launched.
• 1947: India achieved its independence.