The Swadeshi movement (1905-1908) had multiple facets, including boycott of foreign goods, promotion of indigenous industries, and a constructive program encompassing national education, village upliftment, etc. The 'extremist' faction favored more assertive political action alongside these programs.
With reference to the period of extremist nationalist movement in India with its spirit of Swadeshi, which one of the following statements is correct?
Asked in UPPCS Prelims 2002 · Topic: Partition of Bengal and Swadeshi Movement (Educational Swadeshi: National Council of Education, Bengal National College)
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Answer: C. The Bengal National College was founded in 1906 with Aurobindo as the Principal
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