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The statement that Liaquat Hussain led the Muslim peasants of Barisal in their agitation during the Swadeshi movement is not correct. While Liaquat Hussain was a figure associated with peasant movements, the Barisal movement, particularly the peasant agitation during the Swadeshi period (1905-1911), was primarily characterized by broader anti-partition and Swadeshi protests. The prominent Barisal movement involving peasant agitation and civil disobedience, often associated with figures like Mahatma Gandhi and the Salt Satyagraha, occurred much later, during the Civil Disobedience Movement (1930-34), and was not led by Liaquat Hussain in the context of the Swadeshi era.
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Option (B): In 1889, the scheme of national education was formulated by Satish Chandra Mukherjee. This statement is largely correct in spirit. Satish Chandra Mukherjee was a pioneer in the national education movement. He founded the Dawn Society in 1902, which played a crucial role in developing and promoting the scheme of national education during the Swadeshi period, advocating for an education system rooted in Indian culture and values, independent of British control.
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Option (C): The Bengal National College was founded in 1906 with Aurobindo as the Principal. This statement is correct. The Bengal National College was established on August 14, 1906, as a significant institution of national education, with Sri Aurobindo Ghosh serving as its first principal. It aimed to provide education on national lines and under national control.
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Option (D): Tagore preached the cult of Atmasakti, the main plank of which was social and economic regeneration of the villages. This statement is correct. Rabindranath Tagore was a strong advocate for 'Atmasakti' (self-reliance) and emphasized constructive Swadeshi. His vision focused on the social and economic regeneration of villages through self-help, cooperative efforts, and the development of indigenous industries, promoting a holistic approach to national development from the grassroots level.