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Zorluk: OrtaImportant National & International Days, Observances, and Themes

National Handloom Day is observed annually in India on August 7. Which of the following historical events is directly commemorated by the choice of this specific date?

  1. The formal launch of the Swadeshi Movement in 1905 at the Calcutta Town HallCevap
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    The establishment of the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) under the Act of 1956
  3. C
    The inauguration of the first All-India Handloom Board under central governance in 1952
  4. D
    The enactment of the Handlooms (Reservation of Articles for Production) Act in 1985

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The formal launch of the Swadeshi Movement in 1905 at the Calcutta Town Hall
National Handloom Day is observed on August 7 to mark the formal declaration of the Swadeshi Movement in 1905 at the Calcutta Town Hall. The movement aimed to promote indigenous industries, with handloom weaving being at the forefront of the self-reliance struggle against colonial economic policies.

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1
Identify the origin of National Handloom Day in India.
The Government of India declared August 7 as National Handloom Day, first inaugurated in 2015.
To honor the handloom weaving community and highlight its socio-economic contribution.
2
Determine the historical landmark associated with August 7.
On August 7, 1905, the Swadeshi Movement was launched at Calcutta Town Hall with a call to boycott foreign cloth and rely on indigenous products, especially handloom textiles.
Linking modern handloom recognition directly to India's freedom struggle self-reliance strategy.

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Historical background of National Handloom Day
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