Which among the following is not true about the Swadeshi movement ?

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Q: 49 (CAPF/2009)
Which among the following is not true about the Swadeshi movement ?

question_subject: 

History

question_exam: 

CAPF

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0,23,72,13,35,15,32

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{'swadeshi movement': [5, 0, 3, 3], 'other political agitation': [0, 0, 2, 0], 'radical press': [0, 0, 1, 0], 'muslim masses': [0, 0, 1, 0], 'wider popular appeal': [0, 0, 1, 0]}

Option 1: The statement is true. The Swadeshi movement had a wider popular appeal compared to other political agitations that came before it. This movement aimed to promote Indian goods and boycott foreign goods, gaining support from a large section of the Indian population.

Option 2: The statement is true. The Swadeshi movement was successful in enlisting the active support of the Muslim masses in India. Leaders like Maulana Abul Kalam Azad played a significant role in mobilizing the Muslim community for the cause of Swadeshi.

Option 3: The statement is true. The Swadeshi movement had an economic character. It focused on promoting Indian industries, encouraging self-reliance, and boycotting British goods. The movement aimed to build a strong Indian economy by emphasizing the use of domestically produced goods.

Option 4: The statement is not true. The Swadeshi movement did not receive active support from a section of the radical press in England. In fact, the radical press in England often criticized the movement and its leaders. This lack of support from the radical press abroad did not deter the movement`s progress in India.

In conclusion, option 4 is the correct answer as the Swadeshi movement was not supported by a section of the

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