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Question

The date April 6, 1930 is known In Indian history for:

  1. First Round Table Conference in London
  2. Non-cooperation Movement
  3. Gandhi-Irwin Pact
  4. Dandi March by Mahatma Gandhi

Answer:

Option D: Dandi March by Mahatma Gandhi

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Dandi March by Mahatma Gandhi”.

On April 6, 1930, Mahatma Gandhi and his followers reached Dandi and ceremoniously broke the salt law, marking a significant moment in India's struggle for independence. This event sparked a nationwide civil disobedience movement against the British Raj.