Question

Immediate cause for the Swadeshi Movement was _________.
A. Rise in prices of essential commodities
B. Partition of Bengal
C. Rising Unemployment
D. Discontent of the peasants

Answer 1

Hint:Swadeshi movement which was started in 1906 was one of the most successful movements against the British rule and was remarkably significant in Bengal. It was a part of the Indian Independence movement. It contributed significantly in theIndian nationalism. It ended in 1911.

Complete answer:
Let us discuss each option individually in detail to figure out the correct option.

Rise in prices of essential commodities:- This was not the reason behind the starting of the Swadeshi Movement. Therefore, this is not the correct option.
Partition of Bengal:- The British decided to part Bengal in 1903 on the basis of language and religion, into two parts western part primarily for the Hindus and the eastern part primarily for the Muslims. This Divide and Conquer strategy of the British sparked the Swadeshi Movement. Therefore, this is the correct option.
Rising Unemployment:- This was not the reason behind the starting of the Swadeshi Movement. Therefore, this is not the correct option.
Discontent of the peasants:- This was not the reason behind the starting of the Swadeshi Movement. Therefore, this is not the correct option.

Hence, the correct answer is option B.

Note: The East India Company officials could not control the revolt going on in Bengal, so they decided to divide it. They officially reasoned that Bengal was too large to be administered with a population of 78 million.