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Swadeshi, Boycott and Home Rule Movements

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PYQs on Swadeshi, Boycott and Home Rule Movements

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Prelims 2023

1 question
History & CultureModern History and National MovementSwadeshi, Boycott and Home Rule MovementsMedium (editorial estimate)
Question details
Type:
Statement relationship
Skill:
Concept understanding
Tags:
Swadeshi and National Handloom Day · Swadeshi, Boycott and Home Rule Movements
Related topics:
Festivals, Crafts and Living Traditions

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2023 · Q83

Prelims 2023, question 83: Swadeshi, Boycott and Home Rule Movements

Consider the following statements: Statement-I:7th August is declared as the National Handloom Day. Statement-II :It was in 1905 that the Swadeshi Movement was launched on the same day. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

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Prelims 2020

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History & CultureModern History and National MovementSwadeshi, Boycott and Home Rule MovementsMedium (editorial estimate)
Question details
Type:
Statement based
Skill:
Fact recall
Tags:
Desher Katha and Swadeshi · Swadeshi, Boycott and Home Rule Movements
Related topics:
Literature, Languages and Textual Traditions

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2020 · Q26

Prelims 2020, question 26: Swadeshi, Boycott and Home Rule Movements

With reference to the book "Desher Katha" written by Sakharam Ganesh Deuskar during the freedom struggle, consider the following statements: 1. It warned against the Colonial State's hypnotic conquest of the mind. 2. It inspired the performance of swadeshi street plays and folk songs. 3. The use of 'desh' by Deuskar was in the specific context of the region of Bengal. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Prelims 2019

1 question
History & CultureModern History and National MovementSwadeshi, Boycott and Home Rule MovementsMedium (editorial estimate)
Question details
Type:
Statement based
Skill:
Fact recall
Tags:
Swadeshi industries and education · Swadeshi, Boycott and Home Rule Movements
Related topics:
Education, Press and Public Associations

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2019 · Q5

Prelims 2019, question 5: Swadeshi, Boycott and Home Rule Movements

With reference to Swadeshi Movement, consider the following statements: 1. It contributed to the revival of the indigenous artisan crafts and industries. 2. The National Council of Education was established as a part of Swadeshi Movement. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Prelims 2018

1 question
History & CultureModern History and National MovementSwadeshi, Boycott and Home Rule MovementsEasy (editorial estimate)
Question details
Type:
Single choice
Skill:
Fact recall
Tags:
Swadeshi, Boycott and Home Rule Movements · Modern History and National Movement
Related topics:
Organisations, Personalities and Political Ideologies

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2018 · Q79

Prelims 2018, question 79: Swadeshi, Boycott and Home Rule Movements

In 1920, which of the following changed its name to “Swarajya Sabha”?

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Prelims 2016

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History & CultureModern History and National MovementSwadeshi, Boycott and Home Rule MovementsEasy (editorial estimate)
Question details
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Single choice
Skill:
Fact recall
Tags:
Swadeshi, Boycott and Home Rule Movements · The 'Swadeshi' and 'Boycott' were adopted as methods of struggle for the first time during the

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2016 · Q49

Prelims 2016, question 49: Swadeshi, Boycott and Home Rule Movements

The 'Swadeshi' and 'Boycott' were adopted as methods of struggle for the first time during the

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History & CultureModern History and National MovementSwadeshi, Boycott and Home Rule MovementsEasy (editorial estimate)
Question details
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Single choice
Skill:
Fact recall
Tags:
Swadeshi, Boycott and Home Rule Movements · What was the main reason for the split in the Indian National Congress at Surat in 1907?

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2016 · Q92

Prelims 2016, question 92: Swadeshi, Boycott and Home Rule Movements

What was the main reason for the split in the Indian National Congress at Surat in 1907?

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Prelims 2015

1 question
History & CultureModern History and National MovementSwadeshi, Boycott and Home Rule MovementsEasy
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Single choice
Skill:
Fact recall
Tags:
Swadeshi, Boycott and Home Rule Movements
Related topics:
Early Nationalism, Moderates and Extremists
2015 · Q68

Prelims 2015, question 68: Swadeshi, Boycott and Home Rule Movements

Which one of the following movements has contributed to a split in the Indian National Congress resulting in the emergence of 'moderates' and 'extremists'?

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Prelims 2014

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History & CultureModern History and National MovementSwadeshi, Boycott and Home Rule MovementsEasy
Question details
Type:
Single choice
Skill:
Fact recall
Tags:
Swadeshi, Boycott and Home Rule Movements
Related topics:
British Administration and Colonial Policies
2014 · Q81

Prelims 2014, question 81: Swadeshi, Boycott and Home Rule Movements

The Partition of Bengal made by Lord Curzon in 1905 lasted until

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Prelims 2013

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History & CultureModern History and National MovementSwadeshi, Boycott and Home Rule MovementsEasy
Question details
Type:
Statement based
Skill:
Fact recall
Tags:
Swadeshi, Boycott and Home Rule Movements
Related topics:
Socio-Religious Reform Movements · Organisations, Personalities and Political Ideologies
2013 · Q80

Prelims 2013, question 80: Swadeshi, Boycott and Home Rule Movements

Annie Besant was 1. Responsible for starting the Home Rule Movement 2. The founder of the Theosophical Society 3. Once the President of the Indian National Congress Select the correct statement/statements using the codes given below.

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