Arrange the following events in sequence of their occurrence, starting from the earliest :

(A) Mahatma Gandhi's visit to Noakhali.
(B) Dandi March.
(C) Mahatma Gandhir's first public appearance at the Benaras Hindu University.
(D) Direct Action Day.
(E) Return of Mahatma Gandhi from South Africa.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

(E), (C), (B), (D), (A)

The correct answer is Option (2) → (E), (C), (B), (D), (A)

Return of Mahatma Gandhi from South Africa (1915): Mahatma Gandhi returned to India from South Africa in 1915.

Mahatma Gandhi's first public appearance at the Benaras Hindu University (1916): After returning to India, Mahatma Gandhi made his first public appearance at the Benaras Hindu University in 1916.

Dandi March (1930): The Dandi March, also known as the Salt March, took place in 1930. It was a significant event in the Indian independence movement.

Mahatma Gandhi's visit to Noakhali (1946): Mahatma Gandhi's visit to Noakhali occurred during the communal tensions of 1946-47.

Direct Action Day (1946): Direct Action Day took place in August 1946 and was marked by communal violence and riots.

So, the correct option is [2].