India's Salt Economy: Checkpoint 1

Quick checkpoint - five questions on salt, the Dandi March, agariyas, sea salt and iodine.

Question 1 of 5 Which state produces most of India's salt?

Gujarat Punjab Kerala Bihar

Tamil Nadu and Rajasthan follow.

Question 2 of 5 When did Gandhi make salt at Dandi?

6 April 1930 15 August 1947 1857 26 January 1950

The march began on 12 March 1930.

Question 3 of 5 Who are the agariyas?

Salt workers in the Little Rann of Kutch Salt brand owners British officials Traders

They work in harsh conditions.

Question 4 of 5 What stops sea salt production?

Rain and cyclones Sunshine Wind Dry weather

Production happens in dry months.

Question 5 of 5 Why is salt iodised?

To prevent iodine deficiency To make it whiter To make it cheaper To make it salty

It's very cost-effective.

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