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 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.
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 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 best choice is: "The British responded to the Salt March by jailing the protestors..." (select the option that says they jailed the protestors).

Explanation: British authorities arrested thousands of nonviolent protesters (including Gandhi). They did not immediately abolish the salt tax as a result of the march.