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Who granted India independence from British rule?
Who granted India independence from British rule?
- Mohandas Gandhi
- Britain (correct)
- Muslim nationalists
- The Indian National Congress
What was the main goal of the 400 km Dandi Salt March led by Gandhi?
What was the main goal of the 400 km Dandi Salt March led by Gandhi?
- To challenge Muslim nationalism
- To achieve swaraj or self-rule (correct)
- To expand women's rights
- To protest against excessive land-tax and discrimination
What did Gandhi do to alleviate distress caused by religious violence after the partition of the British Indian Empire?
What did Gandhi do to alleviate distress caused by religious violence after the partition of the British Indian Empire?
- He went on hunger strikes (correct)
- He organized nationwide campaigns
- He celebrated India's independence
- He demanded cash assets owed to Pakistan