Chronological Arrangement of Key Indian Independence Movement Events

To arrange the given events in chronological order, let's determine the approximate dates for each event:

• (A) Lahore Session and the demand for Purna Swaraj: The Indian National Congress held its Lahore Session in December 1929. During this session, the resolution for Purna Swaraj (complete independence) was passed on December 31, 1929.
• (B) On 26 January, Gandhiji promoted celebrating Independence Day in a traditional way: Following the Purna Swaraj declaration, the Congress leadership decided to celebrate January 26th as 'Independence Day' every year, starting from January 26, 1930. This was promoted by Gandhiji and other leaders as a symbolic act of independence.
• (C) The Salt March begins: The historic Salt March, also known as the Dandi March, was a non-violent civil disobedience movement led by Mahatma Gandhi. It began on March 12, 1930, from Sabarmati Ashram towards Dandi.
• (D) Salt was made by Gandhiji and the salt law was broken at Dandi: Gandhiji reached Dandi on April 5, 1930, and on the morning of April 6, 1930, he symbolically picked up a lump of natural salt, thus breaking the British salt law.
• (E) Gandhi-Irwin Pact signed: This agreement was a political agreement signed by Mahatma Gandhi and Lord Irwin, the then Viceroy of India, on March 5, 1931. It marked the end of the first phase of the Civil Disobedience Movement.

Determining the Correct Sequence

Based on the dates, the chronological order of the events is as follows:

1. Lahore Session and the demand for Purna Swaraj (December 1929)
2. On 26 January, Gandhiji promoted celebrating Independence Day (January 1930)
3. The Salt March begins (March 1930)
4. Salt was made by Gandhiji and the salt law was broken at Dandi (April 1930)
5. Gandhi-Irwin Pact signed (March 1931)

Mapping these back to the given labels (A) through (E), the correct chronological order is (A), (B), (C), (D), (E).

Chronological Order of Events

The events arranged chronologically are:

1. (A) Lahore Session and the demand for Purna Swaraj
2. (B) On 26 January, Gandhiji promoted celebrating Independence Day
3. (C) The Salt March begins
4. (D) Salt was made by Gandhiji and the salt law was broken at Dandi
5. (E) Gandhi-Irwin Pact signed

Revision Table: Indian National Movement Events and Dates

Additional Information on Key Historical Events

Understanding these events helps trace the progress of the Indian independence struggle:

• The demand for Purna Swaraj at the Lahore Session of 1929 marked a significant shift from demanding dominion status to demanding complete independence.
• Celebrating January 26th as Independence Day symbolized the commitment to the goal of Purna Swaraj, even before actual independence was achieved. This date was later chosen as the date for the enforcement of the Constitution of India (Republic Day).
• The Salt March and the breaking of the salt law at Dandi were pivotal moments of the Civil Disobedience Movement. It was a protest against the British monopoly on salt and the salt tax, mobilizing mass participation across India.
• The Gandhi-Irwin Pact was a truce between Gandhiji and the British government. It led to the release of political prisoners (except those convicted of violence) and the suspension of the Civil Disobedience Movement, in exchange for Congress participation in the Second Round Table Conference.