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Question
What was the role of the press in promoting nationalistic sentiments amongst the Indians?
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Solution
The press helped in promoting nationalist sentiments among Indians in the following ways:
i. It passed on the message of patriotism and modern liberal ideals of liberty, freedom, equality, home rule and independence, spread among people.
ii. It made the exchange of views between different social groups from different parts of the country possible.
iii. It carried on daily criticism of the unjust politics of the British towards the Indians.
iv. It made the people of India aware of the happenings taking place all over the world.
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