10 Questions
When was the Swadeshi movement formally started?
7 August 1905
What was the primary aim of the Swadeshi movement?
To curb foreign goods by relying on domestic production
What did Mahatma Gandhi describe the Swadeshi movement as?
The soul of swaraj (self-rule)
How did the Swadeshi movement contribute to the development of Indian nationalism?
By promoting self-sufficiency and self-reliance
What did the Indian National Congress use the Swadeshi movement for?
As an arsenal for its freedom struggle
What was the significance of rich Indians' contributions to the Swadeshi movement?
They donated money and land for Khadi and Gramodyog societies
What was the primary focus of the Swadeshi movement?
Curbing foreign goods through domestic production
How did the Swadeshi movement aim to make villages self-sufficient?
By promoting village industries
What did the Indian National Congress utilize the Swadeshi movement for?
As an arsenal for its freedom struggle
What symbol was unfurled on 15 August 1947 to mark India's independence?
A hand-spun Khadi tricolor Ashoka Chakra Indian flag
Test your knowledge of the Swadeshi movement with this quiz. Explore the history, significance, and key events of this self-sufficiency movement that played a pivotal role in the Indian independence movement. Challenge yourself with questions about the impact of the movement on Indian nationalism and its connection to the partition of Bengal.
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