Consider the following statements regarding education during swadeshi movement: 1. At the initiative of the Dawn Society, the National Council of Education was formed. 2. In August 1906, Bengal National College and a School were founded. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation: On 5 November 1905, at the initiative of the Dawn Society, the National Council of Education was formed.

In August 1906, Bengal National College and a School were founded. A passionate appeal was made by Satish Chandra to the students to come out of ‘institutions of slavery.’
Such efforts, however, failed to attract many due to the bleak job prospects.

Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT