Consider the following statements :Statement-I : 7th August is declared as the National Handloom Day

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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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Correct Answer: A — Both correct, and Statement-II correctly explains Statement-IStep-by-step Solution:Statement-I: Correct – National Handloom Day is celebrated on 7th August every year (declared in 2015).Statement-II: Correct – On 7th August 1905, the formal proclamation of the Swadeshi Movement was made at Calcutta Town Hall, in response to the Partition of Bengal.The Swadeshi movement promoted indigenous goods, especially handloom fabrics. Therefore, the date commemorates this movement, making Statement-II the reason for Statement-I.Why other options are incorrect:Option B: Statement-II is indeed the correct explanation (commemoration of Swadeshi launch).Option C: Statement-II is correct.Option D: Statement-I is correct.Key Concept: National Handloom Day aims to highlight the contribution of handloom weavers and the Swadeshi spirit. The Swadeshi Movement (1905‑1911) involved boycotting British goods, promoting khadi and handloom, and had a lasting impact on the freedom struggle.

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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