15 Questions
What is the primary characteristic of Indian nationalism?
Inclusive of all people of India, regardless of their diverse backgrounds
When did Indian nationalism reach its post-independence peak?
After the Indo-Pakistan War of 1971 and the Bangladesh Liberation War
Who were the key figures that spearheaded the Indian nationalist movement during the Indian independence movement?
Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru
What caused the sluggish collapse of Indian nationalism in the 1980s?
The rise of religious nationalism
What did Indian nationalism oppose post-independence?
Sectarian strands of Hindu nationalism and Muslim nationalism
What was the main cause of the Champaran Satyagraha of 1917?
Forced cultivation of indigo with minimal payment
What method did Mahatma Gandhi try to use to organize mass uprisings in Northern India?
Civil disobedience
What significant event occurred during the First World War that affected the profitability of indigo cultivation?
German dye ceased to be available
What did the Champaran Satyagraha movement give direction to in India?
Youth and freedom struggle
What was the primary method prescribed by moderates for Indian participation within the British colonial system?
Peaceful negotiations
What was the primary purpose of the Champaran Satyagraha of 1917?
To protest against the unfair treatment of farmers by indigo planters
What did Mahatma Gandhi attempt to apply in Northern India to address the oppression faced by peasants?
Satyagraha methods used in South Africa
Why did the demand for indigo fall during the First World War?
The Germans had invented a cheaper artificial dye
What did the Champaran Satyagraha movement give direction to in India?
India's youth and freedom struggle
What was the significance of the Germans inventing a cheaper artificial dye?
It led to a decrease in the demand for indigo
Test your knowledge of Indian nationalism, its roots in pre-colonial India, and its development during the independence movement against British rule. Learn about the inclusive nature of Indian nationalism despite diverse ethnic, linguistic, and religious backgrounds.
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