'Civil Disobedience Movement' was started on :

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) 6th April, 1930 A.D.

The Civil Disobedience Movement was launched by Mahatma Gandhi on 6th April 1930. It began with the symbolic Dandi March, where Gandhi and his followers broke the British salt laws by making salt from seawater at Dandi, Gujarat.

Key Details:

1. Significance of 6th April 1930:

• On this day, Gandhi publicly defied the British Salt Law, which prohibited Indians from producing or selling salt, forcing them to buy it from British sources.

• The movement called for non-violent non-cooperation, including refusal to pay taxes, boycotting British goods, and picketing liquor shops.

2. Impact:

• The movement spread across the country, involving people from all walks of life.

• It marked a critical phase in India’s struggle for independence.

3. End of the Movement:

• The movement officially ended in 1934, after being temporarily suspended due to the Gandhi-Irwin Pact (1931) and other factors.

Additional Information:

Champaran Satyagraha (1917): Gandhi's first active involvement in Indian freedom politics began with the Champaran Satyagraha in Bihar. He addressed the grievances of indigo cultivators forced into oppressive farming practices by British planters. This movement marked the introduction of Satyagraha (non-violent resistance) in India.

Ahmedabad Mill Strike (1918): Gandhi intervened in a dispute between mill workers and owners in Ahmedabad, advocating for better wages. He undertook a hunger strike, leading to a 35% wage increase for the workers, highlighting his commitment to labor rights.