Question

Another means of creating a feeling of nationalism was through re-interpretation of history.” Which of the following statement is incorrect in this context? [1]
Indians began feeling that to instil a sense of pride in the nation, Indian history had to be seen differently
British had viewed Indians as innovators and diversely progressive, capable of governing themselves.
Indians wrote about India’s glorious developments in art, science, mathematics, art, religion, law, philosophy, etc.
That, the colonial rule was India’s decline of India’s glorious times.​

Answer 1

Answer:

By the end of the 19th century many Indians began feeling that to instill a sense of pride in the nation Indian history had to be thought about differently.

The British saw Indians as backward and primitive, incapable of governing themselves.

In response, Indians began looking into the past to discover India's great achievements. They wrote about the glorious developments in ancient times when art and architecture, science and mathematics, religion and culture, law and philosophy, crafts and trade had flourished.

Answer 2

Step By Step Solution

Another means of creating a feeling of nationalism was through re-interpretation of history.”

Indians began feeling that to instill a sense of pride in the nation, Indian history had to be seen differently

British had viewed Indians as innovators and diversely progressive, capable of governing themselves.