Question

With reference to the growth of national consciousness in India explain the following :
The impact of the Swadeshi and the Boycott Movement.

Answer 1

The Swadeshi and Boycott movements were insistent on economic self reliance, which meant an assertion of self-confidence. It aimed at the promotion of indigenous industries for strengthening the country. This explicit influence on self reliance gave a much needed stimulus to the cottage industries and also to large scale enterprises. Many textile mills, soap and match factories, handloom weaving concerns were founded. This improved the demand for Swadeshi goods and in turn gave a boost to the production.