History Independence

Q. Mahatma Gandhi launched the Civil Disobedience Movement on March 12, 1930 by

A
Dandi March to break the Salt Laws
B
asking the Viceroy through a letter containing Eleven Points Programme to remove the evils of the British rule
C
asking the people to take Poorna Swaraj Pledge
D
launching the non-payment of taxes campaign

Correct Answer

Dandi March to break the Salt Laws

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