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 the Swadeshi Movement.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
✓ Correct answer: c) Both 1 and 2
ExplanationSwadeshi Movements were large-scale protests against the partition of Bengal.Later, the movement spread to other regions of the nation.New means of protest like processions, public meetings, and boycotts of imported goods were used.Statement 1 is correct: Emphasis was placed on Self-Reliance (Atma Shakti), honour, social and economic regeneration of the villages.Swadeshi textile mills, banks, etc, were set up.At Tuticorin, V.O. Chidambaram Pillai founded the Swadeshi Steam Navigation Company.This gave a boost to indigenous artisans.Statement 2 is correct: The National Council of Education, established in 1906, was created to organize and promote national education in India, with a particular emphasis on teaching in the vernacular languages.SUPER HINT The word “Swadeshi” literally means "of one’s own country".Naturally, this would boost local industry, crafts, handlooms, etc. Hence S1 likely true.National education (free from colonial influence) aligns perfectly with Swadeshi ideals too, Hence S2 also likely true.47
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