GK Quiz on Dandi March (Short Introduction)

The Dandi March, also known as the Salt March or Salt Satyagraha, was one of the most important events in India’s freedom struggle. It was a 24-day non-violent protest led by Mahatma Gandhi from 12 March to 6 April 1930 against the British salt tax. By marching about 241 miles to Dandi, Gandhi challenged the British monopoly on salt and inspired mass civil disobedience across India. This movement became a powerful symbol of non-violent resistance and the fight for India’s independence.

1. When did the Dandi March start?
A. 12 March 1930
B. 10 April 1930
C. 15 August 1930
D. 26 January 1930
Answer: A. 12 March 1930

2. Who led the Dandi March?
A. Jawaharlal Nehru
B. Mahatma Gandhi
C. Subhash Chandra Bose
D. Sardar Patel
Answer: B. Mahatma Gandhi

3. The Dandi March was mainly a protest against which British law?
A. Forest Law
B. Land Revenue Tax
C. Salt Tax
D. Education Act
Answer: C. Salt Tax

4. The Dandi March ended on which date?
A. 5 April 1930
B. 6 April 1930
C. 7 April 1930
D. 10 April 1930
Answer: B. 6 April 1930

5. The Dandi March started from which place?
A. Sabarmati Ashram
B. Wardha Ashram
C. Sevagram
D. Porbandar
Answer: A. Sabarmati Ashram

6. The Dandi March ended at which village?
A. Surat
B. Dandi
C. Ahmedabad
D. Bardoli
Answer: B. Dandi

7. The Dandi March covered approximately how many miles?
A. 150 miles
B. 200 miles
C. 241 miles
D. 300 miles
Answer: C. 241 miles

8. The Dandi March lasted for how many days?
A. 20 days
B. 24 days
C. 30 days
D. 40 days
Answer: B. 24 days

9. The Dandi March was part of which movement?
A. Quit India Movement
B. Civil Disobedience Movement
C. Non-Cooperation Movement
D. Swadeshi Movement
Answer: B. Civil Disobedience Movement

10. Who was the Viceroy of India during the Dandi March?
A. Lord Curzon
B. Lord Mountbatten
C. Lord Irwin
D. Lord Ripon
Answer: C. Lord Irwin

11. The Indian National Congress declared Purna Swaraj in which year?
A. 1927
B. 1928
C. 1929
D. 1931
Answer: C. 1929

12. At which session did the Congress declare Purna Swaraj?
A. Bombay Session
B. Lahore Session
C. Calcutta Session
D. Delhi Session
Answer: B. Lahore Session

13. The Dandi March is also known as:
A. Indigo Movement
B. Salt Satyagraha
C. Khilafat Movement
D. Bardoli Movement
Answer: B. Salt Satyagraha

14. How many followers initially joined Gandhi in the march from Sabarmati Ashram?
A. 50
B. 60
C. 78
D. 100
Answer: C. 78

15. The British monopoly on salt affected:
A. Only farmers
B. Only traders
C. Only soldiers
D. All Indians
Answer: D. All Indians

16. The Dandi March aimed to promote:
A. Armed Revolution
B. Violent Protest
C. Non-violent Civil Disobedience
D. Military Rule
Answer: C. Non-violent Civil Disobedience

17. The salt law prevented Indians from:
A. Buying salt
B. Making salt
C. Selling salt
D. Exporting salt
Answer: B. Making salt

18. Which sea coast village became famous due to the Salt March?
A. Dandi
B. Kochi
C. Chennai
D. Goa
Answer: A. Dandi

19. Which principle did Gandhi emphasize during the Dandi March?
A. Violence
B. Non-violence
C. Military action
D. Political boycott only
Answer: B. Non-violence

20. The Dandi March inspired which movement across India?
A. Swadeshi Movement
B. Civil Disobedience Movement
C. Quit India Movement
D. Home Rule Movement
Answer: B. Civil Disobedience Movement

21. The Salt Satyagraha mainly protested against:
A. British education system
B. Salt tax imposed by the British
C. Railway tax
D. Military rule
Answer: B. Salt tax imposed by the British

22. Gandhi picked up a handful of salt at Dandi to:
A. Celebrate a festival
B. Break the British salt law
C. Start a new trade
D. Help fishermen
Answer: B. Break the British salt law

23. The Dandi March took place in which country?
A. Pakistan
B. Bangladesh
C. India
D. Sri Lanka
Answer: C. India

24. The Dandi March became a symbol of:
A. Economic growth
B. Non-violent resistance
C. Industrialization
D. Military strength
Answer: B. Non-violent resistance

25. The Salt Satyagraha played an important role in:
A. India’s independence movement
B. World War I
C. Industrial revolution
D. Trade expansion
Answer: A. India’s independence movement