Question

How did the Indians belonging to different communities, regions and languages develop a sense of collective belongingness?

Answer 1

1. The identity of a nation is symbolised in a figure or an image. A sense of collective belonging comes in cultural processes and folk songs.
2. India’s folk tradition was rediscovered to restore a sense of pride and more and more symbols (e.g. the Tricolour in Red, green and yellow) was designed.
3. Reinterpretation of History: India was seen as backward and Indian history, art and culture before the arrival of the British was emphasised to bring unity among people.
4. A Nation with many voices wanted freedom from Colonial Rule.