Question

"Nationalism spreads when people begin to believe that they are all part of the same nation." Support the statement. 

Answer 1

Before the advent of British to the Indian subcontinent, there was no single entity called India. It was divided into several provinces and ruled by different rulers. Every province was interested in serving their own interest and they was no feeling of a 'nation' as such. But the British imperialism created universal antagonistic attitudes towards the nature of British rule in India. This collective feeling brought the people together against one single cause, i.e. the British. Important role was played by political organisations like Indian National Congress that provided significant leadership.

The role played by western educated elite is quite significant in this regard. Also, with the introduction of railways people got to interact with each other on a large scale and shared common beliefs which acted as an important factor in developing the feeling of oneness among the people of the country. People started to shrug off their identity that was associated with a province and started developing a feeling of nationalism or oneness. A collective identity of India developed with the sense of belongingness for the country- India.

Answer 2

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The term nationalism refers to the feeling of oneness based on common heritage and common identity and a sense of belonging to one’s nation.

• The spirit of nationalism can spread and develop only when people discover some bond or unity that binds them together.

• The sense of collective belonging develops through the experience of united struggles.

• There are a variety of cultural process through which nationalism captures people’s imagination.

• History and fiction, folklore and songs, popular prints and symbols, all play a role in the spread of nationalism.

• Any image or symbol that is identified as nation is also recognised as a bond and help in the spread of nationlism.

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