While there were numerous earlier uprisings and revolts against British rule (like the Revolt of 1857), the Swadeshi movement is often considered the beginning of the organised national movement phase (post-1857) that used methods like boycott and public meetings on a large scale.
The first movement launched against the British in India was
Asked in APSC CCE Prelims Exam 2015 · Topic: Partition of Bengal and Swadeshi Movement (Ideology and objectives of the Swadeshi Movement)
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Answer: A. Swadeshi Movement
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