Question

In late 19th and early 20th centuries, nationalism captured the imagination of the Indian people through a variety of cultural processes. Which of the following was not a part of those processes?

• A. Rewriting history to show India's continuous progress from the ancient to the modern times.
• B. Creation of different images of Bharat Mata.
• C. Recording, collection and publication of folk tales and folk songs.
• D. Designing flags as inspiring symbols of nationalism.

Answer 1

The correct option is A Rewriting history to show India's continuous progress from the ancient to the modern times.

In late 19th and early 20th centuries, in order to capture attention of people and lead them towards freedom, many cultural aspects like creation of different images of Bharat Mata, recording, collection and publication of folk tales and folk songs, designing flags as symbol of nationalism were carried out. It did not include rewriting Indian history.