WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -In response the Swadeshi movement was formally started from Town Hall at Calcutta on 7 August 1905 to curb foreign goods by relying on domestic production. Mahatma Gandhi described it as the soul of swaraj (self-rule).

Detailed explanation-2: -It aimed to obtain a greater share in government for educated Indians and to create a platform for civic and political dialogue between them and the British Raj.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Swadeshi Movement encouraged the boycott of British institutions and foreign-made goods.

Detailed explanation-4: -To discontent against the partition led to the swadeshi movement and amidst an unprecedented scene of enthusiasm a resolution was passed at a huge public meeting in Calcutta on August 7, 1905 to boycott British goods and adopt swadeshi.

Detailed explanation-5: -Gandhi encouraged Indians to boycott British goods and buy Indian goods instead. This helped to revitalise local economies in India and it also hit home at the British by undermining their economy in the country.