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What was the name of the movement post-partition that advocated for self-reliance and boycotting foreign goods?
Swadeshi Movement
Which region of India saw the Swadeshi Movement gain the most strength?
Bengal
What slogan gained popularity during the Swadeshi Movement?
Vande Mataram
Who led the charge in Bengal during the Swadeshi Movement?
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Which political group supported the partition of Bengal in 1905?
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What were some of the methods used during the Swadeshi Movement to resist British rule?
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Why did business groups, industrialists, and common people support the Swadeshi Movement?
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What challenges did the British administration face due to the Swadeshi Movement?
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What shift did the Swadeshi Movement lead to in promoting Indian goods and industries?
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Study Notes
- Post-partition, there was a strong reaction among Indians with different groups showing varying degrees of anger and support for the movement.
- The movement was known as the Swadeshi Movement and gained the most strength in Bengal, resonating across India, with slogans like "Vande Mataram" gaining popularity.
- The Swadeshi Movement advocated for self-reliance, boycotting foreign goods, and promoting indigenous products and industries.
- The movement involved a mix of moderate and radical groups, with figures like Shradha Sthal leading the charge in Bengal.
- The Indian Muslim League also played a role in supporting the partition of Bengal in 1905, leading to the formation of East Bengal and Assam.
- The movement led to protests, demonstrations, and confrontations with the British rule, with some individuals resorting to violence.
- Business groups, industrialists, and common people supported the movement as it led to increased demand for Indian products and a push for self-sufficiency.
- The British administration faced challenges due to the increase in defense expenditure and taxes imposed on individuals and businesses.
- The Swadeshi Movement led to a shift towards promoting Indian goods, industries, and supporting local communities, especially in response to British exploitation.
- The movement highlighted feelings of nationalism, resistance against British rule, and the need for self-reliance, resonating with people from different backgrounds.
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Test your knowledge on the Swadeshi Movement in Bengal post-partition, focusing on self-reliance, boycott of foreign goods, and the push for indigenous industries and products. Learn about the leaders, impact, and significance of this movement in Indian history.
