Question

Mahatma Gandhi’s Salt March was notable as the first nationalist activity focused on _______.

• A. Women
• B. Lord Irwin
• C. Subhas Chandra Bose
• D. 11032

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The Salt March, led by Mahatma Gandhi in 1930, was a significant event in India's struggle for independence from British rule. This march was also known as the Dandi March and was primarily focused on protesting the British monopoly on salt production and sales. However, it is notable for being the first nationalist activity that significantly involved women. Gandhi's campaign encouraged the participation of women in the movement, thereby highlighting their role in the struggle for freedom and setting a precedent for their active involvement in future political activities in India.

Answer 2

Women's Mass Participation

Key Points for Competitive Exams:

• Salt March (1930) marked the first large-scale involvement of women in the Indian freedom struggle.
• Notable Women Participants:
• Sarojini Naidu (led the Dharasana Satyagraha after Gandhi's arrest).
• Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay (defied salt laws openly).
• Gandhi’s Call: Explicitly urged women to join, breaking traditional barriers in nationalist movements.

Why Important?

• Earlier movements (Non-Cooperation, Khilafat) had limited female participation.
• Salt Satyagraha set a precedent for future activism (e.g., Quit India Movement).