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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?
- A.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
- B.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
- C.Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
- D.Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
▶ Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: A. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
The National Handloom Day is observed on August 7th to commemorate the Swadeshi Movement, which was formally launched on this day in 1905 in the Calcutta Town Hall. This movement aimed to boycott British goods and promote Indian industries, making August 7th a historically significant date for indigenous craftsmanship and economic self-reliance.
Source: UPSC gs1 2023