Q55 / 270 · NDA 2017 (Phase 2) · General Ability

Which one of the following about the Swadeshi Campaign in 1896 is not correct?

  • A
    Its centre was Maharashtra
  • B
    Its main participants were students
  • Correct answer
    C
    It opposed the levy of tariff on imports
  • D
    It publicly burnt foreign clothes

Solution

The Swadeshi Movement campaign was officially proclaimed on August 7, 1905 at the Calcutta Town Hall, in Bengal. Boycott movement was also launched along with the Swadeshi movement. The movements included using goods produced in India and burning British-made goods.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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