ICSE Class 8 History & Civics Question 13 of 15

India's Struggle for Freedom — Phase 1 — Question 14

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Question 14

What is meant by the terms: (i) Swadeshi (ii) Boycott?

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(i) Swadeshi literally means of one's own country. It aimed at the promotion of indigenous industries for strengthening the nation.

(ii) Boycott meant 'abstaining from the purchase of British goods'.