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Question
What role did the press play in fostering political ideas and patriotic sentiments among Indians in the National Movement?
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Solution
The Indian press aroused feelings of national consciousness among people. The newspapers criticized the unjust policies of the Government and played a vital role in fostering political ideas as well as patriotic sentiments among the people.
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