Correct answer: (a) Agitation against the Partition of Bengal
Explanation
- A
Agitation against the Partition of Bengal
Agitation against the Partition of Bengal. Swadeshi and boycott were first adopted as mass methods in 1905–08 against Curzon’s Partition, with boycott of British goods and promotion of swadeshi. That stored letter is the official key.
- B
Home Rule Movement
Home Rule Movement. Tilak and Besant’s Home Rule (1916) used propaganda and leagues, not the first use of swadeshi-boycott. This letter is not the key.
- C
Non-Cooperation Movement
Non-Cooperation Movement. 1920–22 reused boycott on a larger Gandhian scale, after 1905. This letter is not the key.
- D
Visit of the Simon Commission to India
Simon Commission visit. 1928 boycott of Simon was later. This letter is not the key.
Summary. Official key is (a) agitation against the Partition of Bengal. Swadeshi and boycott entered nationalist method in 1905. Home Rule, Non-Cooperation and Simon were later chapters. Honour the stored letter (a).
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