Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Modern India: Mahatma Gandhi and the Nationalist movement

Question:

Which of the following statement(s) is incorrect in relation to Salt Satyagraha?
a) In its first report on the march, American newsmagazine Time was deeply skeptical of the Salt March reaching its destination.
b) During the Salt March, Gandhi encouraged local officials to renounce government employment and join the freedom struggle.
c) In the wake of the Salt March, nearly 60,000 Indians were arrested. However, Gandhiji remained free.

Options:

Statement a

Statement b

Statement c

None of the above.

Correct Answer:

Statement c

Explanation:

In the wake of the Salt March, nearly 60,000 Indians were arrested, among them, of course, Gandhiji himself.