Question

Which of the following statements is/are true about the Swadeshi Movement?

• A. The boycott of British goods increased the demand for Indian products.
• B. Moderate leaders opposed the movement.
• C. The demand for British goods increased as a result of the Swadeshi Movement.
• D. Indians bought and sold British products as a result of the Swadeshi Movement.

Answer 1

The correct option is A The boycott of British goods increased the demand for Indian products.

Moderate leaders like Surendranath Banerjea supported the Swadeshi Movement. They urged people to boycott Manchester cloth and Liverpool salt. With the boycott of British goods, the demand for Indian products increased. Indians refrained from buying or selling British products.