Question

Assertion (A) : The advancement of iron and steel production in India can be attributed in large part to the Swadeshi Movement.

Reason (R) : The Swadeshi Movement encouraged the growth of national institutions and Indian-made products.

• A. A is correct and R is incorrect
• B. A is incorrect and R is correct
• C. Both A and R are incorrect
• D. Both A and R are correct

Answer 1

The correct option is D Both A and R are correct

The Swadeshi Movement gave tremendous impetus to the Indian industry, paving the way for the manufacture of swadeshi salt, sugar and other products. One such product was iron and steel. TISCO or Tata Iron and Steel Company was established in Jamshedpur in 1907 by Dorabji Tata. Today, TISCO is one of the largest iron and steel companies in India.