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Rise Of Nationalism

Question
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Mention any two contributions of Jyotiba Phule in preparing the ground for the National Movement.

Solution

He worked for the upliftment of lower class and education of women. He formed Satyashodhak Samaj to attain equal rights for peasants and the lower caste.

Question
ICSEENIHC10005161

With reference to the growth of national consciousness in India explain each of the following :

The immediate objectives of the Indian National Congress.

Solution

i. To enable national workers from all parts of India to become personally known to each other.
ii. To end all racial, religious and provincial prejudice and promote a feeling of national unity among all the lovers of the country.
iii. To train and organize public opinion in the country.

Question
ICSEENIHC10005162

With reference to the growth of national consciousness in India explain each of the following :

Two contributions of Dadabhai Naroji.

Solution

i. He founded the East India Association in 1866.
ii. He explained the economic exploitation of India through his famous ' Drain Theory' enunciated in the book 'Poverty and Un - British Rule in India.'

Question
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There were various factors that promoted the growth of Nationalism in India in the 19th century. Give the meaning of 'Nationalism' in this context.

Solution

Nationalism is a feeling of oneness, togetherness and common consciousness based on political, historical, religious, linguistic, racial, cultural, psychological and other factors in a state.