Question

Which of the following statements best describes the British response to the Salt March?(1 point)
Responses

The British responded to the Salt March by maintaining full political and economic control in India.
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.
The British responded to the Salt March by jailing the protestors and ending the salt tax.

The British responded to the Salt March by only jailing those who committed acts of violence.
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.

Answer 1

"The British responded to the Salt March by jailing the protestors and ending the salt tax."

Explanation: The British arrested Gandhi and about 60,000 others in response to the nonviolent Salt March. Although the salt tax wasn't immediately repealed, the campaign forced concessions later (e.g., the Gandhi–Irwin Pact) and brought international attention to Indian demands.