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UPSC Prelims 2019 Paper-1 📅 02 Jun, 2019

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?

A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
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UPSC Prelims
2019 • 02 Jun, 2019 • Paper-1
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 2
Statement 1 Analysis: This is correct. The Swadeshi Movement boycotted foreign goods and heavily promoted the use of Indian-made goods, which led to a massive r......
💡 Analysis & Explanation
Statement 1 Analysis
This is correct. The Swadeshi Movement boycotted foreign goods and heavily promoted the use of Indian-made goods, which led to a massive resurgence in domestic textile mills, handlooms, and indigenous artisan crafts.
Statement 2 Analysis
This is correct. To promote education along national lines and under national control, the National Council of Education was established in 1906 in Bengal as a direct component of the Swadeshi Movement.
Conclusion
Both statements are factually accurate, so option C is correct.