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?
Explanation
The National Council of Education (or NCE) was
an organization founded by Indian nationalists
in Bengal in 1906 to promote science and
technology as part of a swadeshi
industrialization movement.
The Swadeshi had a great impact on handloom
industry. There was a revival in handloom, silk
weaving, and some other tradition artisan
crafts. Cotton mills were set up at this time.
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