Swadeshi Movement India
Question
With reference to Swadeshi Movement, consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1.
It contributed to the revival of the indigenous artisan crafts and industries.
- 2.
The National Council of Education was established as a part of Swadeshi Movement.
Options
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation
Both statements are correct. Statement 1: The Swadeshi Movement (1905-1911) was explicitly aimed at reviving indigenous Indian crafts, industries, and businesses by promoting the use of Indian-made products and boycotting foreign goods. This led to a renaissance in traditional textile manufacturing, handicrafts, and other artisanal industries. Statement 2: The National Council of Education was established in Bengal in 1906 as part of the Swadeshi Movement, with the goal of providing nationalist education based on Indian culture and knowledge systems. Both aspects were integral to the Swadeshi philosophy of self-reliance. > Swadeshi = indigenous revival + Swadeshi education (National Council of Education established 1906). Answer: c.
Question details
Year
2019
Paper
GS Paper 1
Question
Q5
Subject
History
Sub-topic
Indian National Movement
Type
Statement-based
Difficulty
Easy
Nature
Static
Source hint
NCERT History - Modern India
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