Previous Year Question
With reference to Swadeshi Movement, consider the following statements :
It contributed to the revival of the indigenous artisan crafts and industries.
The National Council of Education was established as a part of Swadeshi Movement.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer: C
Detailed Solution
Statement 1 is correct.
The Swadeshi Movement associated with the opposition to the Partition of Bengal in 1905 encouraged the boycott of foreign goods and the use of products manufactured in India.
It strengthened Indian industries and sought to reduce economic dependence on British goods, particularly imported textiles.
The Swadeshi Movement particularly encouraged handloom weavers, indigenous artisans, Indian textiles and other indigenous industries.
Statement 2 is correct.
National Education was an important part of the programme of Swadeshi and boycott.
The National Council of Education was established in 1906. The Bengal National College was started in this context to provide modern education rooted in Indian values.
Aurobindo Ghose was appointed the first Principal of the Bengal National College. After independence, this educational tradition became associated with Jadavpur University.
At its Calcutta Session in December 1906, the Congress accepted Swaraj, Swadeshi, Boycott and National Education as major objectives of its programme.