Question

Q41) Consider the following statements with respect to Civil Disobedience Movement (1930)
i). It saw a very low participation of Muslims
ii). Violation of forest laws was one of the form of Civil disobedience used
iii). Gandhi’s idea of Civil Disobedience was influenced by David Thoreau
iv). In Tamilnadu, Kelappan led the salt march
Which of the above is/are correct?

• A. a) i and ii
• B. b) iii and iv
• C. c) i, ii and iii
• D. d) i, ii, iii and iv

Answer 1

The correct option is C c) i, ii and iii

Ans (c)
Civil Disobedience Movement was launched by Gandhi in March 1930 (with the Dandi March) after Lord Irwin failed to act on the 11 point ultimatum. Salt was selected as the central formula as it attracted the support of almost all the sections of Indian population. After the publishing of Nehru Report in 1928, the Muslim League had distanced themselves from the Congress. Hence, the participation of Muslims was very low. Gandhi was influenced by David Thoreau’s essays on Civil Disobedience. The Dandi March was led Gandhi where he violated the British salt laws. Similarly, in Tamilnadu, C Rajagopalachari led a march from Tiruchinapalli to Vedaranyam coast and violated the salt laws. Civil disobedience involved breaking of British laws, non-payment of revenue in the ryotwari areas, non-payment of chaukidari taxes (Levied for the remuneration of Village watchmen) in the zamindari areas and violation of forest laws in the Central provinces (going into reserve forests to collect wood and graze cattle). Gandhi ultimately withdrew the CDM in 1934 due to lack of support from the people