- It contributed to the revival of the indigenous artisan crafts and industries.
- The National Council of Education was established as a part of the Swadeshi Movement.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: (c) The Swadeshi Movement in Bengal was announced by the Indian National Congress against the announcement of the partition of Bengal in July 1905 by Lord Curzon. Launched as a protest movement, it also paved the way for the Boycott movement in the country which led to the use of goods produced in India.
Statement 1 is correct: The Swadeshi Movement saw the growth of indigenous industries by the establishment of swadeshi textile mills, soap and match factories, tanneries, banks, insurance companies, shops, etc. This inculcated a feeling of self-reliance by reducing the dependence on foreign goods. These enterprises were based more on patriotic zeal than on business acumen.
Statement 2 is correct: As an impact of the movement, the demand for the establishment of national education reached its peak which resulted in the setting up of various national schools and colleges. To impart education through the vernacular medium, the National Council of Education was also set up on August 15, 1906 to organise a system of education— literary, scientific, and technical—on national lines and under national control.
