With reference to Swadeshi Movement, consider the following statements

With reference to Swadeshi Movement, consider the following statements:

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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?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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UPSC IAS – 2019

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Both statements 1 and 2 are correct.

Statement 1 is correct. A key aspect of the Swadeshi Movement (1905-1908), which was a reaction against the partition of Bengal, was the boycott of foreign goods and promotion of indigenous products. This led to a conscious effort to revive and promote Indian artisan crafts and establish new industries.
Statement 2 is correct. As part of the constructive programme of the Swadeshi movement, there was a strong emphasis on ‘National Education’. Institutions were established to impart education outside the control of the British government. The National Council of Education was established in 1906 to organize this system of education from primary to university level.

The Swadeshi movement had far-reaching implications beyond the partition of Bengal, influencing economic, cultural, and educational spheres and laying the groundwork for future nationalist movements.

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