Swadeshi movement 2 Flashcards
When was Bengal officially partitioned?
On October 16, 1905.
How did Indians express mourning on the day of Bengal’s partition?
By fasting, bathing in the Ganges, singing Bande Mataram, and tying symbolic unity bands.
Who composed the song ‘Amar Sonar Bangla’?
Rabindranath Tagore.
What did ‘Amar Sonar Bangla’ later become?
Bangladesh’s national anthem.
Where did the Swadeshi Movement spread beyond Bengal?
To regions like Poona, Bombay, Punjab, Delhi, and Madras.
What was condemned at the Indian National Congress session of 1905?
The partition of Bengal.
What goal did the INC declare at the Calcutta session of 1906?
Swaraj (self-government).
What led to the Surat split in 1907?
Disputes between the Moderates and Extremists over methods.
Who were key leaders of the Swadeshi Movement in Bengal?
Ashwini Kumar Dutta.
What did the Swadeshi Movement contribute to?
The revival of indigenous artisan crafts and industries.
What was established as part of the Swadeshi Movement?
The National Council of Education.
What was a major form of protest during the Swadeshi Movement?
Boycott of foreign goods.
What role did public gatherings play in the Swadeshi Movement?
They mobilised masses and fostered unity through processions.
What were local organisations like Swadesh Bandhab Samiti known for?
Spreading nationalist ideas through cultural events and social work.
Which festivals became platforms for swadeshi propaganda?
Tilak’s Ganapati and Shivaji Festivals.
What concept promoted self-reliance and national pride?
Atma-Shakti.
What did Swadeshi Education focus on?
Promoting indigenous education through institutions like Bengal National College.
What type of industries were promoted by the Swadeshi Movement?
Indigenous industries like textile mills.
How did the Swadeshi Movement influence nationalist songs?
Rabindranath Tagore and Dwijendralal Ray inspired Indian nationalism.
What artistic movement was influenced by the Swadeshi Movement?
Abanindranath Tagore challenged Victorian naturalism.
Who showcased India’s potential for scientific innovation?
Jagdish Chandra Bose.
What book warned against the British ‘hypnotic conquest of the mind’?
Desher Katha by S.G. Deuskar.
What role did students play in the Swadeshi Campaign?
They led picketing against foreign goods.
What punitive actions were taken against participating students?
Disaffiliation, job disqualification, and arrest.
What was the role of women in the Swadeshi movement?
They engaged in protests, processions, and picketing.
What was the impact of the partition on Muslim support?
Many upper/middle-class Muslims distanced due to Hindu-centric symbols.
What caused the slow dissipation of the Swadeshi Movement?
Government repression, internal divisions, and communal riots.
What did the Surat Split in 1907 result in?
The emergence of ‘moderates’ and ‘extremists’ within the INC.
