Which of the following statements best describes the British response to the Salt March

Question

The British responded to the Salt March by only jailing those who committed acts of violence
The British responded to the Salt March by refusing to jail those who participated in acts of civil disobedience
The British responded to the Salt March by maintaining full political and economic control in India
The British responded to the Salt March by jailing the protestors and ending the salt tax.

Answer 1

The statement that best describes the British response to the Salt March is: The British responded to the Salt March by maintaining full political and economic control in India.

While the British authorities did arrest thousands of participants, including Gandhi, and attempted to suppress the movement, they did not end the salt tax as a direct result of the march. Instead, they sought to maintain their control over political and economic matters in India.