UPSC 2015HistoryModerate

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

A
V. O. Chidambaram Pillai
B
Rajagopalachari
Correct Answer
C
K. Kamaraj
D
Annie Besant

Explanation

C. Rajagopalachari led the Vedaranyam Salt March from Trichinopoly to the Tanjore coast in April 1930 to break the salt law, mirroring Mahatma Gandhi’s Dandi March. While V. O. Chidambaram Pillai was a prominent nationalist leader in Tamil Nadu, his primary contributions occurred during the earlier Swadeshi Movement (1905–1911) rather than the 1930 Salt Satyagraha. This question tests the core concept of the regional leadership and geographical spread of the Civil Disobedience Movement across India.

Modern Indian HistoryCivil Disobedience MovementSalt LawApril 1930Tanjore coastC. RajagopalachariV. O. Chidambaram PillaiK. KamarajAnnie Besant

WANT TO PRACTICE LIKE THE REAL EXAM?

Don't just read questions. Take a full timed test with negative marking and detailed analytics to see where you stand.

Start History Test Now