Question

the tax on salt and the government Monopoly over its production mahatma Gandhi declared revealed the most oppressive face of British rule

a) why did gandhiji considered this tax most oppressive?

b) how did he use this as a weapon to launch a mass movement against the British?​

Answer 1

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a➜Because salt was the most essential thing in our daily life and if the salt is also taxed, then the common people can't afford it.

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

The tax on salt and the government monopoly over its production, Mahatma Gandhi declared, revealed the most oppressive face of British rule. ... On 6 April he reached Dandi, and ceremonially violated the law, manufacturing salt by boiling sea water. This marked the beginning of the Civil Disobedience Movement.