Consider the following statements 1 The Swadeshi movement had its roots in the anti partition moveme...........

Modern Indian History 1905-1920

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Consider the following statements.

1. The Swadeshi movement had its roots in the anti-partition movement opposing the partition of Bengal.

2. The formal proclamation of the Swadeshi movement was made in a meeting held at the Calcutta Town hall.

Which of the above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

None

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Explanation:

Timeline was broadly as follows:
• 1905-1909: Movement confined to Bengal and launched as a protest movement
• 1909-1910: Countrywide spread of movement and launching of anti-colonical movement
• 1910-1911: Swadeshi movement merged with revolutionary terrorist movement of first phase and led to the foundation of numerous secret associations.
Statement 2: It was done in 1905 at a meeting held at the Calcutta Town hall. At this meeting, the famous Boycott resolution was passed.
Boycott was first suggested by Krishan Kumar Mitra in Sanjivani in 1905.
The boycott of British products was followed by the advocacy of Swadeshi and to buy Indian products only.
An important aspect of the swadeshi movement was the emphasis placed on self-reliance or atmasaki. Self-reliance meant assertion of national dignity, honour and self-confidence.