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UPSC 2023: 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?
(a)Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
(b)Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
(c)Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
(d)Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
The Government declared 7 August as National Handloom Day in 2015 specifically to commemorate the formal launch of the Swadeshi Movement on 7 August 1905 at Calcutta’s Town Hall. Thus both statements are true, and Statement II gives the reason for Statement I. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Handloom_Day?utm_source=openai))
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The correct answer is option (a): Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I. Watch the detailed video explanation in our Sherlocking Prelims course on UnlockIAS.
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2023, GS Paper 1, as Question 83. It falls under Modern History > Early Nationalism & Indian National Congress (1885-1915).
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