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Why did many Indian leaders establish national educational institutions during the Swadeshi movement?

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The institutions served as legal avenues for protest
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To help the British learn more about Indian society
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To inculcate nationalism and counter the impact of western learning
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The institutions were a source of revenue for the movement
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The correct option is C To inculcate nationalism and counter the impact of western learning
During the Swadeshi movement, India witnessed the growth of many national educational institutes. The purpose of establishing these institutes was to foster nationalism among the masses. They wanted to focus on traditional education, as a way to counter the spread of western education.

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