7thAugust chosen as National Handloom Day because Swadeshi movement launched on this day

Q.  Why the date 7th August has been chosen for celebrating National Handloom Day in India?
- Published on 27 Aug 15

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

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