Who among the following persuaded Gandhi to not restrict Dandi March protest to men alone?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Kamla Devi Chattopadhyay
The socialist activist Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay had persuaded Gandhiji not to restrict the protests to men alone, and the Salt March became the first nationalist activity in which women took part in large numbers.
NCERT (2026-27): “3.2 Dialogues … The Salt March was notable for at least three reasons. First, it was this event that first brought Mahatma Gandhi to world attention. The march was widely covered by the European and American press. Second, it was the first nationalist activity in which women participated in large numbers. The socialist activist Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay had persuaded Gandhiji not to restrict the protests to men alone. Kamaladevi was herself one of numerous women who courted arrest by breaking the salt or liquor laws.…” |