INDIAN HISTORY

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In which district is Dandi associated with the March of Gandhi, is located?
A
Bhuj
B
Dwarka
C
Mehsana
D
Nausari
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is Navsari. Mahatma Gandhi started the famous ‘Salt March’ from Sabarmati to Dandi in Gujarat. Dandi is a village located in the Navsari District of Gujarat. Navsari district of Gujarat is located between Surat & Mumbai.

Detailed explanation-2: -➢ Gandhiji and his 80 followers marched 241 miles from Sabarmati Ashram to coastal town of Dandi (now located in Navasari district, Gujarat)where they broke the government law by gathering natural salt found on the sea shore, and boiling sea water to produce salt.

Detailed explanation-3: -How to get there. By Road Surat ST depot is about 52 km, and Navsari ST depot is only 18 km from Dandi.

Detailed explanation-4: -Before AD, amongst Greek, Navsari is mentioned as a famous port of western cost of India. Navsari’s weaving work was praised and “Baasta” means “Jug” become famous foreign traders visited Navsari to know about weaving Navsari also become famous for “Jardoshi” work (Jari embroidery).

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