Question

Read the excerpt given below and answer the question that follow:

The March, which took place in India, was led by Mohandas Gandhi to protest British rule in India. During the march, thousands of Indians followed Gandhi from his religious retreat near Ahmedabad to the Arabian Sea coast, a distance of some 240 miles. The march resulted in the arrest of nearly 60,000 people, including Gandhi himself. - The Marion (Ohio) Star [Edited]

The movement which began with this march made a considerable impact on the social and political surroundings of the country. Analyse this statement by mentioning any three impacts.

Answer 1

1. Created patriotic feelings.
2. Widened the base of the freedom struggle.
3. Made people understand the significance of non-violence.
4. There was improvement in the status of the depressed classes.
5. Women became part of the movement.
6. New methods of propaganda like Prabhat Pheris were used.
7. Congress took part in legislative elections.