Question

In the question given below, there are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason

(R). Read the statements and chose the correct option:

A. Salt was an effective symbol of resistance against colonialism

R. Government has monopoly over salt production and it was used by rich and poor​

Answer 1

Answer:

Answer A is correct ....

Answer 2

Salt March

Explanation:

‘Salt March’ became a good tool of resistance against colonialism as a result of :

(i) Mahatma Gandhi found in salt a strong image that would unite the state.

(ii) Gandhiji sent a letter to Viceroy Irwin stating eleven demands. the foremost stirring of all was the demand to get rid of the salt tax.

(iii) Salt was the foremost essential item of foods and was consumed by wealthy and poor alike.

The monopoly on salt was a serious reason for salt being the part to resist colonialism.