Question

Which movement was responsible for increasing the number of cotton and jute mills?

• A. Non-Cooperation Movement
• B. Quit India Movement
• C. Swadeshi Movement
• D. Civil Disobedience Movement

Answer 1

The correct option is C Swadeshi Movement

The Swadeshi movement, part of the Indian independence movement and the developing Indian nationalism, was an economic strategy aimed at removing the British Empire from power and improving economic conditions in India by following the principles of swadeshi. As a result of Swadeshi Movement, the cotton mills increased from 194 to 273 and jute mills from 36 to 64.