Question

What was meant by the term boycott?

• A. Boycott of English cloths, salt, sugar
• B. Boycott of English speech
• C. Rejection of government posts and seats in Legislative Council
• D. All above

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

All above

Boycott movement meant 'abstaining from the purchase of British goods'. Gradually it became more comprehensive and a four-fold programme of boycott was advocated. Boycott included:

• Boycott of English cloths, salt, sugar
• Rejection of English speech
• Rejection of government posts and seat in Legislative Council
• Social boycott of people who purchased foreign goods