Question

Who started the Swadeshi Movement?

• A. Lal Mohan Ghosh
• B. Raj Narayan Basu
• C. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
• D. Jawaharlal Nehru

Hint:

Swadeshi Movement = Boycott of British goods; led by Bal Gangadhar Tilak.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The Swadeshi Movement was initiated by Bal Gangadhar Tilak in 1905 as a reaction to the partition of Bengal. He emphasized self-reliance and the boycott of British goods, encouraging people to support indigenous products as part of the larger struggle for independence. \[ \boxed{\text{Option C}} \]