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Indian History: Swadeshi Movement Quiz

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What was the primary purpose of tying rakhi during the protests on 16 October 1905?

To promote religious conversions
To symbolize unity between Hindus and Muslims (correct)
To mark the end of the Swadeshi movement
To commemorate the participants

Which of the following best describes the initial focus of the Swadeshi movement?

Enhancing industrialization in Bengal
Unifying Hindus and Muslims politically
Advocating for Indian independence from British rule
Promoting Indian-made products while boycotting foreign goods (correct)

Which notable figure delivered a speech against the Bengal Partition at Kolkata's 'Federal Hall'?

Anandamohan Bose (correct)
Rabindranath Tagore
Bankim Chandra Chatterjee
Mahatma Gandhi

What was the effect of Bankim Chandra Chatterjee's song 'Vande Mataram' during the protests?

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What transformation occurred in the Swadeshi movement over time?

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Bengal Partition

The 1905 division of Bengal province in British India.

Swadeshi Movement

A nationalist movement opposing the Bengal Partition and promoting Indian goods.

16 October 1905

A day of protest against the Bengal Partition in Kolkata.

Rabindranath Tagore

A prominent figure who supported the Swadeshi movement through his song "Rakhi".

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Economic pressure

The initial strategy of the Swadeshi movement to boycott foreign goods.