Indian Nationalism Quiz

Factors Leading to Political Awakening

• Economic exploitation by the British, leading to poverty and famine among Indians
• Social reforms introduced by the British, such as the abolition of Sati, led to a sense of discontent among the people
• Disillusionment with the British rule and their policies, leading to a growing sense of nationalism
• Exposure to Western education, which introduced Indians to concepts of democracy, equality, and individual rights

Characteristics of the Organized National Movement

• Emergence of national leaders, such as Mahatma Gandhi, who employed non-violent resistance to challenge British rule
• Mass protests, boycotts, and civil disobedience movements, which gained momentum and sparked widespread participation
• Growing demand for home rule and eventual independence from British colonial rule
• Unification of Indians across regions and communities, transcending caste, religion, and linguistic divisions

Consequences of British Rule on Indian Society

• Destruction of India's thriving industries and handicrafts, as British imports flooded the market
• Drainage of India's wealth, as resources were exploited to fuel British industrial growth
• Introduction of the Zamindari system, which made Indian farmers dependent on British landlords
• Social and cultural transformations, as Western values and customs influenced traditional Indian practices

British Approach to India's Wealth and Resources

• Plunder and exploitation of India's natural resources, including minerals, timber, and agricultural produce
• Imposition of heavy taxes, which led to poverty and indebtedness among Indian farmers and artisans
• Export-oriented economy, which benefited British industries at the expense of Indian growth
• Drainage of India's wealth through the payment of dividends to British shareholders

Impact of India's Wealth Being Drained

• Increasing poverty and famine among Indians, as their resources were siphoned off to Britain
• Stagnation of Indian industries, as British imports dominated the market and stifled local entrepreneurship
• Widening wealth gap between Indian and British populations, exacerbating social and economic disparities
• Growing sense of resentment and nationalism, as Indians became increasingly aware of their exploitation