UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 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?

  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

Answer

Correct Answer

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

Explanation

7th August is celebrated as National Handloom Day (Statement-I) because the Swadeshi Movement was launched on the same date in 1905 (Statement-II), making II the correct explanation for I.

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