Question
Download Solution PDFWith reference to the Swadeshi Movement, consider the following statements:
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 the Swadeshi Movement.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is option 3.
Key PointsSwadeshi movement:
- It was launched in 1905 as a protest against the partition of Bengal , had spread across the country.
- Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Bipin Chandra Pal, Lala Lajpat Rai are the key people in the swadeshi movement.
- When Lord Curzon, then Viceroy of India, announced the partition of Bengal in July 1905, Indian National Congress, initiated the Swadeshi movement in Bengal.
Contribution to Indigenous Crafts and Industries:
- The Swadeshi Movement significantly contributed to the revival of indigenous artisan crafts and industries. By promoting the use of locally produced goods and boycotting foreign products, it fostered a sense of nationalism and self-sufficiency among Indians. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
Establishment of the National Council of Education:
- The National Council of Education was established in 1906 as part of the Swadeshi Movement's broader goals. This institution aimed to promote technical education and national consciousness among Indians, countering British educational policies that were seen as inadequate. Hence, statement 2 is corre
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