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What was the primary goal of the Assertive Nationalists?
What was the main criticism of the Early Nationalist leaders by the Assertive Nationalists?
Which of the following was a cause of the rise of Assertive Nationalism?
Who were the three prominent leaders of the Assertive Nationalists?
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What was the result of the efforts made by the Early Nationalist leaders?
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What was the consequence of the restrictions on the press from 1892 to 1905?
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What did the Assertive Nationalists believe was responsible for India's economic ruin?
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What was the outcome of the recognition of the true nature of the British rule?
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What was the impact of the reduction in the number of Indian members in the Calcutta Corporation?
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What was the consequence of the Assertive Nationalists' call to action?
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Study Notes
The Assertive Nationalists
- A new group of leaders emerged in the second phase of the national movement, disagreeing with the methods and ideology of the Early Nationalist leaders.
- They stood for complete Swaraj, to be achieved by self-reliant methods, and sought a mass-base for their movement.
- This group was called the Assertive Nationalists due to their outlook, which advocated active resistance to British imperialism.
- They condemned British rule in India, holding it responsible for the country's downfall, and called upon Indians to make sacrifices for their country.
Causes of Assertive Nationalism
- Recognition of the true nature of British rule: Efforts by Early Nationalist leaders exposed the true character of British rule, revealing its responsibility for India's economic ruin and growing poverty.
- Political events from 1892 to 1905, such as the reduction in Indian members in the Calcutta Corporation and press restrictions, demonstrated that the British were taking away Indians' existing rights.
- These events convinced Indians that progress was only possible by replacing British imperialism with a government run by themselves.
Key Leaders of Assertive Nationalism
- The Lal-Bal-Pal trio, consisting of Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Lala Lajpat Rai, and Bipin Chandra Pal, were prominent leaders of the Assertive Nationalist group.
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This quiz is about the Assertive Nationalists in the second phase of India's national movement, who sought complete Swaraj through self-reliant methods and mass-based movement. Learn about their ideology and contributions.