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The historic Salt March was started by Mahatma Gandhi and his followers from ________.

  1. A
    Sabarmati Ashram
  2. B
    Dandi
  3. C
    Kheda
  4. D
    Gandhinagar

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The historic Salt March (also known as the Dandi March or Salt Satyagraha) was initiated by Mahatma Gandhi on March 12, 1930. He, along with 78 of his chosen followers, started the march from the Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, toward the coastal village of Dandi to protest against the British salt monopoly. The march covered a distance of approximately 240 miles () and concluded on April 6, 1930, marking the launch of the Civil Disobedience Movement.

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The historic Salt March was started by Mahatma Gandhi and his followers from ________.
A
Sabarmati Ashram
B
Dandi
C
Kheda
D
Gandhinagar

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