Consider the following statements: Statement-I: 7th August is declared as the National Handloom Day. Statement-II: It was in 1905 that the Swadeshi Movement was launched on the same day. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
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- ABoth Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
- BBoth Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
- CStatement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
- DStatement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
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Answer: (A) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
Both statements are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I.
National Handloom Day is celebrated on August 7 (Statement-I) because this was the date in 1905 when the Swadeshi Movement was formally launched at Calcutta Town Hall (Statement-II).
The day was first observed in 2015 to mark the centenary of that event.
Answer is (a).
National Handloom Day was established in 2015 to commemorate the centenary of the Swadeshi Movement, directly linking modern handloom promotion to the independence struggle.
The Swadeshi Movement was formally launched on August 7, 1905 at Calcutta Town Hall as a response to the Partition of Bengal, making this date symbolic for promoting Indian textiles.
UPSC is testing whether students can connect historical independence movements with contemporary government schemes and observances.
National Handloom Day
Art And Culture National Handloom Day 7th August
National Handloom Day: Date, Significance & UPSC Facts
7th August is National Handloom Day
First observed in 2015 to mark centenary of Swadeshi Movement launch
Celebrates India's handloom heritage and weavers
Launched at Calcutta Town Hall in 1905
Why This Date
National Handloom Day is celebrated on 7th August because this was the exact date in 1905 when the Swadeshi Movement was formally launched at Calcutta Town Hall. The government chose this date in 2015 to honor the centenary of that historic moment.
Key Features
First observed: 2015 by the Government of India
Purpose: Promote handloom industry and honor traditional weavers
Focus: Boost handloom exports and create awareness about handwoven textiles
Activities: Awards to weavers, exhibitions, and promotional events across India
Date confusion: 7th August (not 15th August or Gandhi Jayanti)
Year mix-up: First observed in 2015 (not 2005 or when Swadeshi started)
Connection clarity: Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
Swadeshi Movement Launch 1905
Modern Indian History Swadeshi Movement 1905
Swadeshi Movement Launch: 7th August 1905 & Historical Context
Formally launched on 7th August 1905 at Calcutta Town Hall
Response to Bengal Partition announced by Lord Curzon
Combined boycott of British goods with promotion of Indian products
Led to growth of Indian textile and handloom industry
Historic Launch
The Swadeshi Movement was formally launched on 7th August 1905 at a massive public meeting at Calcutta Town Hall. This date became significant as it marked the organized beginning of economic nationalism in India's freedom struggle.
Swadeshi vs Anti-Partition
Aspect | Swadeshi Movement | Anti-Partition Agitation |
|---|---|---|
Primary Focus | Economic nationalism | Political protest |
Method | Boycott British goods, promote Indian products | Petitions, protests, demonstrations |
Duration | 1905-1911 (broader impact continued) | 1905-1911 |
Key Result | Growth of Indian industries | Bengal Partition reversed in 1911 |
Impact on Handloom Sector
Boycott of foreign cloth led to increased demand for handwoven textiles
Charkha and handloom became symbols of resistance and self-reliance
Local weavers gained economic boost as people switched to Indian textiles
Foundation laid for later Khadi movement under Gandhi's leadership
Date precision: 7th August 1905 (not just 'August 1905' or other dates)
Venue detail: Calcutta Town Hall (specific location matters for UPSC)
Movement scope: Both economic (Swadeshi) and political (Anti-Partition) dimensions
Statement-Based Question Strategy
Indian Polity Statement-I Statement-II
UPSC Statement Questions: Analysis Framework & Common Traps
Four standard options: Both correct with/without explanation, one correct only, both incorrect
Key skill: Distinguish between correlation and causation in explanations
Check each statement independently first, then analyze relationship
Option Pattern Analysis
Option | Statement-I | Statement-II | Explanation Relationship |
|---|---|---|---|
A | Correct | Correct | Statement-II correctly explains Statement-I |
B | Correct | Correct | Statement-II does NOT explain Statement-I |
C | Correct | Incorrect | No explanation possible |
D | Incorrect | Correct | No explanation possible |
Solution Strategy
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s1["`**Step 1: Verify Statement-I**
Check if Statement-I is factually correct independently`"]
s2["`**Step 2: Verify Statement-II**
Check if Statement-II is factually correct independently`"]
s3["`**Step 3: Analyze Relationship**
If both correct, does Statement-II provide the reason/cause for Statement-I?`"]
s4["`**Step 4: Select Option**
Choose based on individual accuracy and explanation relationship`"]
s1 --> s2
s2 --> s3
s3 --> s4Trap: Assuming correlation means causation - two true facts may not be causally linked
Trap: Not checking statements independently - focus on relationship before verifying facts
Trap: Overthinking explanation - if Statement-II directly caused Statement-I, it's the correct explanation