UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 33
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?
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Correct answer: C
Correct Option: C
Explanation:
The 1905 Swadeshi movement encouraged Indian industries, handicrafts and indigenous education; the National Council of Education was founded in Bengal in 1906 amid this mobilisation.
Statement / Pair Analysis:
1 (Correct): Boycott of imported goods stimulated indigenous crafts and industrial activity.
2 (Correct): The National Council of Education, Bengal, was established as part of Swadeshi-era national education efforts.
Option-wise Analysis:
A (Incorrect): It omits true item 2 (The National Council of Education, Bengal, was established as part of Swadeshi-era national…).
B (Incorrect): It omits true item 1 (Boycott of imported goods stimulated indigenous crafts and industrial activity).
C (Correct): Includes all and only the true statements/pairs.
D (Incorrect): It omits true item 1 (Boycott of imported goods stimulated indigenous crafts and industrial activity); omits true item 2 (The National Council of Education, Bengal, was established as part of Swadeshi-era national…).