Question

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 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 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 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 only jailing those who committed acts of violence.

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 did indeed jail many of the protestors involved in the Salt March, their broader response was to reinforce their control over India and not to concede to demands for independence or significant reforms.