Question

Choose the incorrect statement from the following:

• A. Constructive nationalists believed in boycotting British goods.
• B. Constructive nationalists believed in developing domestic industries.
• C. Developing a system of self-governance in villages was a part of adopting 'swadeshi'.
• D. Nationalists could not boycott government services as there were no suitable alternatives.

Answer 1

The correct option is D Nationalists could not boycott government services as there were no suitable alternatives.

Constructive nationalists believed that just boycotting British goods was not enough. Indians also needed to become self- reliant. Therefore, they focused on developing domestic industries, education institutes and self-governance. They also gave up British titles and government services.