With reference to 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 Swadeshi Movement.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer :
Both 1 and 1
Solution :
The correct answer is Both 1 and 2 (noting that "Both 1 and 1" represents the option covering both statements).
Step-by-step Explanation:
1. Analysis of Statement 1:
The Swadeshi Movement, launched in 1905 in response to the Partition of Bengal, strongly emphasized self-reliance (Atmashakti) and the boycott of foreign goods. This led to a significant surge in demand for indigenous products, which directly contributed to the revival of traditional Indian artisan crafts, handlooms, and domestic industries (such as Bengal Chemical Swadeshi Stores setup by Acharya P.C. Ray).
Therefore, Statement 1 is correct.
2. Analysis of Statement 2:
As part of the Swadeshi and Boycott movement, national education was promoted as an alternative to government-controlled educational institutions. On August 15, 1906, the National Council of Education (NCE) was set up to organize a system of education—literary, scientific, and technical—on national lines and under national control.
Therefore, Statement 2 is also correct.
Since both statements are correct, the option corresponding to both statement 1 and statement 2 being correct is the right choice.
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