Question

With reference to the Swadeshi and Boycott movement, consider the following statements:
1. The Indian National Congress supported the Swadeshi and Boycott movement of Bengal.
2. The Moderates wanted to extend the Swadeshi and Boycott movement from Bengal to the rest of the country.
3. The militant nationalists wanted to confine the Boycott movement to Bengal
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

• A. Only 1
• B. Only 1 and 2
• C. Only 2 and 3
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A Only 1

All section of the Indian National Congress united in opposing the Partition of Bengal in 1905. The INC also supported the Swadeshi and Boycott Movement of Bengal. There was much public debate and disagreement between the moderate and militant nationalism, the latter wanted to extend the Swadeshi and Boycott movement from Bengal to the every form of association with the colonial government. The moderates wanted to confine the Boycott movement to Bengal and even there to limit it to the boycott of foreign goods