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GS History Modern India
Q.

Regarding the Swadeshi and Boycott movement, consider the following statements:

1. 'Self-government' was declared as the goal of the Indian National Congress during this movement.

2. There was an internal conflict within the Congress during the movement.

3. The current national anthem of Bangladesh was composed during this movement only.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are not correct?

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: At the Calcutta session of the Congress in December 1906, the goal of the Indian National Congress was defined as swarajya or self-government like the United Kingdom or the colonies'. Also, a resolution supporting the programme of swadeshi, boycott and national education was adopted in this session.

Statement 2 is correct: At the Benaras session (In December, 19; 1905) of the Indian National Congress presided over by Gopal Krishna Gokhale, the Moderate-Extremist differences came to the fore. Gradually, the differences became wide and ended with the split in two sects at Surat in December 1907.

Statement 3 is correct: During the Swadeshi Movement, Rabindranath Tagore wrote 'Amar Sonar Bangla'. It later inspired the liberation struggle of Bangladesh and was adopted by it as its 'national anthem.

Thus, Option D is Correct.

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