Which incident is often described as the "First War of Independence" of the 20th century?

Correct answer: Swadeshi Movement

Explanation: ✅ Correct Answer: D) Swadeshi Movement 📚 Explanation: The Swadeshi Movement (1905–1911) was the first major mass movement that successfully utilized the tools of economic boycott and indigenous production. It involved students, women, and the urban middle class in a way that previous movements had not. It transformed Indian nationalism from an elite petition-based activity into a mass-based struggle.