With reference to Swadeshi Movement consider the following statements:It contributed to the revival

Question

With reference to Swadeshi Movement consider the following statements:It contributed to the revival of the indigenous artisan crafts and industries.The National Council of Education was established as a part of Swadeshi Movement.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

The Swadeshi Movement had its genesis in the anti-partition movement which was started to oppose the British decision to partition Bengal.The Swadeshi Movement was characterized by a great emphasis on self-reliance or Atmasakti as a necessary part of the struggle against the Government. One of the major planks of the programme of self-reliance was Swadeshi or national education.In August 1906, the National Council of Education was established. The Council defined its objectives in this way: to organize a system of Education Literary; Scientific and Technical — on National lines and under National control from the primary to the university level.The most important aspect of the movement was a focus on self-reliance or Atma-shakti which led to the development of indigenous industries.Source: Spectrum