Daily Current Affairs Quiz: August 28, 2025

Answer: A [1, 2 and 3 only]
Explanation:

Statement 1 is Correct: The Salt March (also called the Dandi March) was launched by Mahatma Gandhi in March 1930 as a nonviolent protest against the British-imposed salt tax, which gave the British a monopoly on the production and sale of salt.

Statement 2 is Correct: The march started from Sabarmati Ashram (Ahmedabad, Gujarat) on 12 March 1930 and ended at Dandi on the Arabian Sea coast on 6 April 1930, where Gandhi broke the salt law by making salt from seawater.

Statement 3 is Correct: The distance covered was about 240 miles (≈ 390 km), and the march lasted for 24 days. Gandhi and his followers walked about 10 miles a day during the march.

Statement 4 is Incorrect: The British did not immediately repeal the salt laws. Instead, the Salt March sparked a nationwide civil disobedience movement, leading to mass arrests (including Gandhi). The salt tax continued until after independence.

Answer: C [1, 2 and 3 only]
Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: The Deccan Riots of 1875 were a significant event in Indian history, primarily targeting the Brahmin moneylenders by the peasant communities.

Statement 2 is correct:  The riots led to the British government implementing the Deccan Agriculturists’ Relief Act to address the grievances of the peasants.

Statement 3 is correct: The riots also had a notable impact on the national movement, as early Indian nationalists began to recognize and address peasant issues.

Statement 4 is incorrect: The statement regarding the abolition of the Zamindari system in the Deccan region as a direct result of the riots is incorrect.

Answer: B [1, 2 and 3 only]
Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: The Doctrine of Lapse was introduced by Lord Dalhousie, who was the governor-general of India during the mid 19th century.

Statement 2 is correct:  It was used as a policy of annexation by the East India Company. It stated that if a ruler of a dependent state died without a biological male heir, his territory would lapse, i.e., become part of Company territory.

Statement 3 is correct: The first application of this doctrine was with the annexation of Satara in 1848.

Statement 4 is incorrect: The doctrine faced significant opposition from Indian princes and was a factor leading to the Indian Rebellion of 1857.

Answer: C [2, 3 and 4 only]
Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect: The success of Bardoli Satyagraha had a profound impact on the national freedom movement, inspiring many other parts of India to undertake similar non-violent struggles.

Statement 2 is correct: The successful non-violent movement not only resulted in the reduction of tax rates for the peasants but also marked a crucial moment in the Indian freedom struggle.

Statement 3 is correct: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was given the title ‘Sardar’ by the women of Bardoli, recognizing his leadership in the movement.

Statement 4 is correct: The Bardoli Satyagraha was a significant episode of civil disobedience and agrarian unrest against British rule, led by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

Answer: A [1 and 3 only]
Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: The Kurichiyar Rebellion took place in the early 19th century, highlighting resistance against British authority.

Statement 2 is incorrect: the Toda tribe leading a significant armed revolt in the 1870s is incorrect; the Todas are known for their peaceful coexistence and unique culture rather than armed rebellions.

Statement 3 is correct: Tribal movements in South India were deeply rooted in opposition to British land policies and their interference.

Statement 4 is incorrect: The Mappila Rebellion was primarily a peasant uprising with religious overtones and did not have a significant tribal component.