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Chronologically arrange the following major events of the Indian freedom struggle associated with Mahatma Gandhi, from the earliest to the latest:

  1. 1Nationwide launch of the Rowlatt Satyagraha
  2. 2Abrupt withdrawal of the Non-Cooperation Movement following the Chauri Chaura incident
  3. 3Commencement of the Dandi Salt March marking the Civil Disobedience Movement
  4. 4Signing of the Poona Pact between Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

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The correct chronological sequence from earliest to latest is: Rowlatt Satyagraha (April 1919), Withdrawal of Non-Cooperation Movement (February 1922), Dandi Salt March (March 1930), and Signing of the Poona Pact (September 1932).
The events in chronological order are: Rowlatt Satyagraha (April 1919), Withdrawal of Non-Cooperation Movement (February 1922), Commencement of the Dandi Salt March (March 1930), and Signing of the Poona Pact (September 1932).

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Determine the date of the Rowlatt Satyagraha.
The Rowlatt Satyagraha was launched in April 1919.
It was Mahatma Gandhi's first major all-India mass agitation opposing the Anarchical and Revolutionary Crimes Act.
2
Determine the date of the withdrawal of the Non-Cooperation Movement.
The movement was officially called off in February 1922.
Following the violent clash at Chauri Chaura in Gorakhpur district, Gandhi suspended the movement on non-violent grounds.
3
Determine the date of the commencement of the Dandi Salt March.
The march started on March 12, 1930.
Gandhi marched from Sabarmati Ashram to Dandi to break the salt tax law, initiating the Civil Disobedience Movement.
4
Determine the date of the signing of the Poona Pact.
The Poona Pact was signed on September 24, 1932.
It was negotiated in Yerwada Central Jail following Gandhi's fast against separate electorates proposed in the Communal Award.

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Chronology of Gandhian Mass Movements and Key Historical Landmarks
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