Question

What are the factors responsible for growth of indian national movement?

Answer 1

One of the significant results of the British conquest of India was the establishment of a centralized state. It brought about a political and administrative unification of the country. The pre- British India was divided into numerous feudal states frequently struggling among themselves to extend their boundaries. The British authority established a centralized state structure in India with a uniform reign of law. They enacted and codified laws which were applicable to every citizen of the state. These laws were enforced by a hierarchically graded system of tribunals. The public services brought about the administrative unification of the country. The establishment of uniform currency system, common administration, common laws and judicial structure contributed to India’s unification which ultimately helped the rise of national consciousness. Introduction of western education was another important factor which paved the way for the growth of nationalism. Three main agencies were responsible for the spread of modem education in India. They were the foreign Christian missionaries, the British Government and the progressive Indians. With the intention of spreading Christianity among the Indians, the Christian missionaries did extensive work in the spread of modern education

Answer 2

Explain the factors responsible for the growth of indian nationalism.

1. Economic exploitation & drain of wealth.
2. Growth of modern western education and influence of western philosophy & political thought.
3. Modern Vernacular press also played an important role in arousing nationalism among people.