2016 · Q115
Which of the following statements about the Swadeshi movement in Bengal in 1905 are correct?
- 1It was marked by the mass mobilization through the organization of 'Samitis'.
- 2It was marked by the mass mobilization through labour strikes.
- 3It advocated a constructive programme of self help or 'atmashakti'.
- 4In the sphere of education, national schools were established.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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- A1, 2 and 3 only
- B1 and 4 only
- C2, 3 and 4 only
- D1, 2, 3 and 4
Explanation
All four are correct features of the 1905 Swadeshi movement in Bengal: mass mobilisation through samitis (1) and through labour strikes (2), the constructive programme of atmashakti/self-help (3), and the establishment of national schools in education (4). Hence 1, 2, 3, and 4.