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Why did Gandhi choose salt as the focus of protest?
AIt was Britain's largest revenue source
BMuslim leaders had demanded it
COnly coastal landlords paid its tax
DIt was a daily need touching all classes
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. It was a daily need touching all classes
An item of daily use hurt the poorest most and made Purna Swaraj meaningful to every Indian.
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