Question

There were various factors that promoted the growth of Nationalism in India in the 19th century. Give the meaning of'Nationalism' in this context?

Answer 1

Nationalism refers to the feeling of oneness that emerges when people living in a common region share the same historical, political, cultural background, speak the same language, have the same cultural values and consider themselves as one nation. The factors which promoted to the growth of nationalism in India were:

Economic exploitation, repressive colonial policies, socio-religious reform movements, rediscovery of India's past, influence of western education, role of the press and development of rapid means of transport and communication.