Question

Which were the two types of demands mentioned by Gandhiji in his letter to Viceroy Irwin on 31st january 1930? Why was abolition of salt tax most stirring demand? Explain

Answer 1

The two types of demand mentioned by Gandhiji in his letter:

1. One type was of general interest.

2. Other type of demand was specific to different classes like industrialists and peasants. Abolition of 'Salt Tax was most stirring because salt was used by everyone, rich or poor and the British had monopolised its production.

Answer 2

-The reduction of land revenue

-The abolition of salt tax

But abolition of salt tax was most stirring demand because Gandhiji knew that salt tax affected all the sections of society, especially the poor.