History · Rise of Indian Nationalism
UGC NET June 2020 History
From the following statements regarding the Swadeshi movement, which are correct? Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
- 1. The formal proclamation of the Swadeshi movement was made on 7 August 1904.
- 2. During this movement a creative use of traditional popular Shivaji festivals and folk theatre forms such as jatras was extensively made.
- 3. The Indian National Congress declined to accept the Swadeshi call at its session at Banaras in 1905.
- 4. The technique of boycott included the boycott of foreign goods, government courts, titles and government service.
A2 and 4 only ✓ Correct
B1, 2 and 3 only
C2 and 3 only
D3 and 4 only
Correct answer: (A) 2 and 4 only — The second and fourth statements are correct, so the answer is 2 and 4 only.
Explanation
★The second and fourth statements are correct, so the answer is 2 and 4 only.
★During the Swadeshi movement, Shivaji festivals and folk theatre forms such as jatras were used creatively.
★The boycott technique included the boycott of foreign goods, government courts, titles and government service.
★The first statement is wrong, as the formal proclamation was made on 7 August 1905, not 1904.
★The third statement is wrong, as the Congress held its session in Calcutta in 1905, not Banaras, and accepted the Swadeshi call.
★So only the second and fourth statements are correct.
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