National Handloom Day - Current Affairs Questions and Answers

1)   Why the date 7th August has been chosen for celebrating National Handloom Day in India?

a. Death Anniversary of Ravindra Nath Tagore observed on the same day
b. Sant Kabir Awards was launched on the same day
c. On this day, the Swadeshi Movement was launched in 1905
d. National Awards for the year 2012 was launched on the same day
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: On this day, the Swadeshi Movement was launched in 1905

Explanation:
The date 7th of August has been chosen due to its special significance in India`s history. On this day, the Swadeshi Movement was launched in 1905. The movement involved revival of domestic products and production processes.
2)   Which day has been declared as National Handloom Day throughout the country, beginning this year?

a. 1st August
b. 2nd August
c. 10th August
d. 7th August
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 7th August

Explanation:
The first National Handloom Day will be launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Chennai on 7th August.

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