Question

Why did Nationalists in India tour villages to gather folk songs and legends? Choose the most appropriate reason from the following:
A. Nationalists wanted to study their own culture.
B. Nationalists wanted to publish it and earn money.
C. Nationalists did it because it gave a true picture of traditional culture.
D. Nationalists wanted to keep folk culture intact.

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is C. Nationalists did it because it gave a true picture of traditional culture.

Answer 2

C. Nationalists did it because it gave a true picture of traditional culture.

Explanation:

During the Indian Freedom Struggle, our nationalist leaders and other freedom fighters wanted to united every Indian and pose a single front against the British rule. So they educated people about the freedom movements and how each one can participate and play a role. In rural areas, they spread the message using folk songs and stories to get a better reach. For this reason, the nationalists would travel to villages and learn the traditional culture and they documented the folk songs and stories.