In which year did the first large‑scale boycott of British goods organized by the Swadeshi movement take place?
Answer
1905
The correct answer is 1905 — Conclude that the boycott began in the same year as the movement.
Step-by-step solution
- Identify the starting year of the Swadeshi movement.
- Recognize that the movement’s core activity was a boycott of British goods.
- Conclude that the boycott began in the same year as the movement.
Common mistake: Confusing the start of the Swadeshi movement with the year of partition of Bengal (1905 vs 1907).
Concept tested: Swadeshi movement year
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