Question

Short essay on Swadeshi movement for class 6

Answer 1

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Explanation:

Swadeshi movement:

Swadeshi movement was a part of the Indian national movement. It aimed at achieving the Indian independence by striking at the economic interests of the British Empire. It was an economic strategy which involved the boycott of foreign goods and use of home goods manufactured in India.

It began in 1905 and was supported by leaders like Aurobindo Ghosh, Bipin Chandra Pal and Bal Gangadhar Tilak.  It was deeply encouraged by the partition of Bengal where this movement was the strongest.  The objective was to exert enough pressure on the Government through an educated public opinion to prevent the partition of Bengal from being implemented.  It emphasized the importance of swadeshi enterprise, national education and the use of Indian languages.  They wanted to oppose and boycott British institutions and its symbol The movement sought to fight for Swaraj by strengthening its roots.

Answer 2

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The Swadeshi movement, part of the Indian independence movement and the developing Indian nationalism, was an economic strategy aimed at removing the British Empire from power and improving economic conditions in India by following the principles of swadeshi which had some success. Strategies of the Swadeshi movement involved boycotting British products and the revival of domestic products and production processes.