Question

Swadeshi movement was the result of the partition of Bengal. Which of the following statements is/are correct concerning the Swadeshi Movement?

1. Bande Mataram became the theme song of this movement.

2. It aimed at boycotting foreign-made goods and adopting Indian goods as an alternative.

3. The Shivaji and Ganpati festivals were organized by Tilak to deliver the Swadeshi message to the masses. 

1. 1 and 2 only
2. 2 and 3 only
3. 1 and 3 only
4. 1, 2 and 3

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : 1, 2 and 3

The correct answer is 1, 2 and 3.

• Swadeshi movement was the result of the partition of Bengal.  
• After the partition of the Bengal Swadeshi and Boycott Movement was adopted as a means of integration. 
• It was aimed at self Reliance, self-determination, and self-help.
• Tilak called it Bahiskar Yoga.
• Vande Mataram became the theme song of this movement. Hence, Statement 1 is correct.
• Swadeshi movement. along with the Boycott Movement aimed at boycotting foreign-made goods and adopting Indian goods as an alternative. Hence, Statement 2 is correct.
  • Boycott and public burning of foreign clothes, picketing of shops selling foreign goods were adopted.
• The Shivaji and Ganpati festivals were organized by Tilak to deliver the Swadeshi message to the masses. Hence, Statement 3 is correct.
• The National College of Bengal was founded with Aurobindo Ghosh as its principal. 
  • The national education council was established in August 1906.
• It also changed the character of the Indian National Congress.  
• The Congress split into moderates and extremists at the Surat session which weakened the Swadeshi Movement.