National Movement in India — Important Questions

Adopt indigenous products, Boycott foreign goods, Adopt national education, Promote Hindu-Muslim unity

The Swadeshi Movement had three major characteristics: (1) adopt indigenous products (Swadeshi), (2) boycott foreign goods, and (3) adopt national education. It also promoted Hindu-Muslim unity as people tied rakhis to each other regardless of religion.

Shyamji Krishna Verma, Madanlal Dhingra, Madam Bhikhaji Cama, Lala Hardayal

All these leaders except Viceroy Curzon were Indian revolutionaries who carried out activities in foreign countries. Curzon was a British Viceroy who partitioned Bengal.

Black Act

The Rowlatt Act came to be known as 'Black Act' because it was meant to suppress individual freedom and freedom of speech. Gandhiji called it 'Black Act' and opposed it strongly.

13th April, 1919

The Jallianwala Bagh Massacre took place on 13th April, 1919, which was the day of Baisakhi. General Dyer opened fire on innocent people gathered in Jallianwala Bagh, Amritsar.