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What is the main idea that emerged regarding India and its people during the nationalist movements?
What is the main idea that emerged regarding India and its people during the nationalist movements?
- India is only for those who speak English.
- India belongs to all its people regardless of differences. (correct)
- India should be divided based on class, color, caste, creed, language, and gender.
- India is meant only for the British ruling class.
What was a key feature of the nationalist movements in India as mentioned in the text?
What was a key feature of the nationalist movements in India as mentioned in the text?
- Advocacy for regional supremacy within India.
- Promotion of colonial rule by British-educated professionals.
- The belief that the people should be sovereign. (correct)
- Exclusion of Indian National Congress from the movements.
What was the significance of the political associations formed after 1850 in India?
What was the significance of the political associations formed after 1850 in India?
- To promote division among different regions in India.
- To advocate for the sovereignty and well-being of all people of India. (correct)
- To uplift the English-educated professionals like lawyers.
- To solely focus on the rights of specific communities within India.
Why did the political associations in India work with the idea that people should be sovereign?
Why did the political associations in India work with the idea that people should be sovereign?
What concept did the name 'Poona Sarvajanik Sabha' emphasize according to the text?
What concept did the name 'Poona Sarvajanik Sabha' emphasize according to the text?
In what way did the political associations distinguish their goals according to the text?
In what way did the political associations distinguish their goals according to the text?
What was the purpose of the Arms Act passed in 1878?
What was the purpose of the Arms Act passed in 1878?
What was the outcome of the Vernacular Press Act of 1878?
What was the outcome of the Vernacular Press Act of 1878?
Why did the attempt to introduce the Ilbert Bill in 1883 lead to a furore?
Why did the attempt to introduce the Ilbert Bill in 1883 lead to a furore?
How did white opposition affect the fate of the Ilbert Bill in 1883?
How did white opposition affect the fate of the Ilbert Bill in 1883?
What did the events surrounding the Ilbert Bill highlight about British attitudes in India?
What did the events surrounding the Ilbert Bill highlight about British attitudes in India?
