To whom did Mahatma Gandhi send a letter in March 1930, explaining why the British rule in India was considered a 'curse'?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is: (b) Lord Irwin
Explanation:
· On 2 March 1930, Mahatma Gandhi wrote a historic letter to Lord Irwin, the then Viceroy of India, explaining the grievances of Indians and why British rule was oppressive.
· This letter was sent just before launching the Civil Disobedience Movement, specifically the Dandi March.
Information Booster:
· The Dandi March began on 12 March 1930.
· Gandhi’s letter listed 11 demands, including abolition of salt tax.
· Lord Irwin served as Viceroy of India from 1926 to 1931.
· The movement aimed at breaking unjust laws non-violently.
· Gandhi’s approach symbolized moral high ground against colonial rule.
· The letter is considered a diplomatic and ethical masterpiece.
Additional Information:
· Lord Mountbatten: Last Viceroy of India; associated with partition (1947).
· Lord Wellesley: Governor-General during subsidiary alliance policy, 1798–1805.