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In which one of the following states of India is Dandi seashore located where Mahatma Gandhi did his famous march before independence ?

Options

A

Andhra Pradesh

B

Karnataka

C

Maharashtra

D

Gujarat

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Correct Answer :

Option D

Gujarat

Solution :

Correct Option: Gujarat


Dandi is a small village situated on the coast of the Arabian Sea in the Navsari district of the state of Gujarat, India.


Historical Significance:

Mahatma Gandhi led the famous Dandi March (also known as the Salt March or Salt Satyagraha) from March 12 to April 6, 1930. The march began at the Sabarmati Ashram near Ahmedabad and concluded at the Dandi seashore. Upon reaching Dandi, Mahatma Gandhi produced salt from the seawater, breaking the British Salt Law and launching the Civil Disobedience Movement across the nation.

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