Consider the following statements:

1. Statement-I: 7th August is declared as the National Handloom Day.
2. 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?

1. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I.
2. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I.
3. Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect.
4. Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct.

Explanation

Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I.

• The Swadeshi Movement, launched on August 7, 1905, encouraged the development of indigenous industries and supported handloom weavers.
• To honor this legacy, the Government of India designated August 7 as National Handloom Day in 2015.

Answer: (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I; Difficulty Level: Medium