Swadeshi movement 1 Flashcards
When was the partition of Bengal announced and implemented?
The partition of Bengal was announced in July 1905 and implemented on October 16, 1905.
What were the two provinces created by the partition of Bengal?
Bengal was divided into Western Bengal (with Bihar and Orissa) and Eastern Bengal (with Assam).
What were the capitals of the newly formed provinces after the partition?
Calcutta was the capital for Western Bengal and Dacca for Eastern Bengal.
What was the official justification for the partition of Bengal?
The British claimed that Bengal’s population of 78 million made administration difficult and cited the development of Assam as a reason.
What were the real motives behind the partition of Bengal?
The real motives included weakening Indian nationalism, creating linguistic and religious divisions, and a British strategy to divide and rule.
What was the effect of the partition on Indian nationalism?
The partition intensified nationalist sentiments and catalysed the Swadeshi Movement, unifying Indians against British imperialism.
What was the Swadeshi Movement?
The Swadeshi Movement was an economic boycott of British goods, symbolising nationalist defiance.
What sparked the rise of extremism in the Indian National Movement?
The partition of Bengal sparked a more aggressive stance within the Indian National Movement.
What was the significance of the formation of the Muslim League in 1906?
The partition sowed the seeds of communal politics, leading to the formation of the Muslim League.
What tactics did Lord Curzon use to appeal to Muslims?
Curzon made Dacca the capital of the Muslim-majority province to secure Muslim support.
What methods of protest were used during the Swadeshi Movement?
Methods included petitions, public meetings, and using newspapers such as Hitabadi, Sanjibani, and Bengalee.
When was the Boycott Resolution passed?
The Boycott Resolution was passed on August 7, 1905, marking the formal proclamation of the Swadeshi Movement.
What key factors led to the Swadeshi Movement?
Key factors included the partition of Bengal, rising nationalism, economic exploitation, and political repression.
Who were the key leaders of the Swadeshi Movement?
Key leaders included Surendranath Banerjea, K.K. Mitra, and Prithwishchandra Ray.
What is the significance of August 7 in relation to the Swadeshi Movement?
August 7 is declared as National Handloom Day, first observed in 2015, and the Swadeshi Movement was launched on the same day in 1905.
