12 Questions
What was the main factor that led to the growth of modern nationalism in India?
Expansion of colonialism
How did the sense of being oppressed under colonialism contribute to the growth of nationalism in India?
It provided a shared bond that tied different groups together
What did the Congress under Mahatma Gandhi attempt to achieve in terms of Indian nationalism?
Forging different groups together within one movement
How was the growth of modern nationalism in India different from that in Europe?
It was not associated with the formation of nation-states
What played a significant role in forging unity among different groups in the Indian nationalist movement?
Shared sense of being oppressed under colonialism
What was the main focus of the growth of nationalism in India up to the first decade of the twentieth century?
Struggle against colonialism
What was the main focus of the chapter?
The economic and political situation after the First World War
What is the significance of the mass processions on the streets in 6 April 1919?
They symbolized the spread of nationalism during the national movement
What was the main reason for extreme hardship for the common people after the First World War?
Rising prices and increasing taxes
Why did Mahatma Gandhi travel to Champaran in Bihar in 1917?
To support peasants struggling against the oppressive plantation system
What was the impact of Mahatma Gandhi's visit to Champaran in Bihar?
It resulted in the end of oppressive plantation system
What was the main implication of the war years on India's economy?
Acute shortages of food and widespread hardship
Test your understanding of the emergence of nationalism in India as discussed in Chapter II. Explore the formation of national identity, symbols, and the redefining of communities during the process.
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