Question

name 2 political leaders who were arrested by the British Government for taking an active part in the Swadeshi and Boycott Movement?

Answer 1

Lala Lajpat Rai and Sardar Ajit singh were arrested by the British who took part an active role in Swadeshi and Boycott.

Answer 2

Answer:

Political leaders such as Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Lala Lajpat Rai, etc. Were arrested during the Swadeshi and Boycott Movement.  

Explanation:

The British had decided to divide Bengal citing administration reason, since the population was large. Though it was true, however the true reason for the partition was to divide Bengal, which was the root for nationalism movement in India. Post Swadeshi moment other movements were also stared based on the principle of Swadeshi movement. Movements such as non-cooperation movement, quit India movement, Satyagraha, etc.