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प्रश्न
How did the railways prove to be a blessing in disguise to Indians?
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उत्तर
The railways proved to be a blessing in disguise for Indians because people living in far away places could travel freely and mix with one another. Regional feelings began to disappear and people felt for the first-time that they belonged to one country and had one destiny.
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The establishment of the Indian National Congress led to the development of the National Movement in India. In this context answer the following:
What were the four aims of the Congress?
The establishment of the Indian National Congress led to the development of the National Movement in India. In this context answer the following:
Mention four basic beliefs of the Early Nationalists.
Give a reason for the decline of cottage industries in India during the British rule.
Name the two organizations, which merged in 1851 to form the British India Association of Bengal.
When and where was the first session of the Indian National Congress held?
What were the characteristic features of the Indian National Congress in the beginning?
There were various factors that promoted the growth of Nationalism in India in the 19th century. Give the meaning of ‘Nationalism’ in this context.
“Development of means of transport and communication was the major factor in the rise of the National Movement in India.” Discuss.
Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow:
“… the Indians who actively worked for the creation of an all-India political organization represented new social forces that were increasingly opposed to the exploitation of India for British interests. They needed an organization that would fight for India’s political and economic advancement.”
From Freedom Struggle
Answer the following on the basis of above passage and pictures:
(i) In the context of the above, identify the two individuals in Pictures 1 and 2, who were the early leaders of the organization to be formed.
(ii) How did the person in Picture 1 explain the economic exploitation of India for British interest?
Nationalism refers to the feeling of oneness that emerges when people consider themselves as one nation. With reference to the growth of nationalism, answer the following:
- Name the first President of the Congress.
- Mention any two of its objectives.
