Question

What was the Salt Act of 1882 about?

• A. Indians had to pay heavy taxes to manufacture salt.
• B. Only the British could manufacture and sell salt.
• C. Salt would be available to Indians in very less quantities.
• D. (b) and (c) above.

Answer 1

The correct option is B Only the British could manufacture and sell salt.

According to the Salt Act of 1882, only the British could manufacture and sell salt in India.