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Q114. Who of the following organised a march on the Tanjore coast to break the Salt Law in April 1930?

Who of the following organised a march on the Tanjore coast to break the Salt Law in April 1930?

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Correct Answer: Option (B) — Rajagopalachari

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In April 1930, C. Rajagopalachari led the Salt Satyagraha march from Tiruchirappalli (Trichy) to Vedaranniyam on the Tanjore (Thanjavur) coast to break the salt law, paralleling Gandhi's Dandi March.

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Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2015 (Q114)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicModern History → Partition & Independence
Official Answer KeyOption (B) — C. Rajagopalachari

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2015 Q114

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2015 GS Paper I Question 114 (Modern History)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2015 Modern History (Partition & Independence) question is Option (B): "C. Rajagopalachari". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2015 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Modern History" and micro-topic "Partition & Independence". You can explore all repeated questions from Partition & Independence in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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