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Factors Promoting The Growth of National and Foundation of The Indian National Congress

ICSE · Class 10 · History & Civics

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Overview

Nationalism in India grew because of British economic exploitation, political repression, the impact of the Revolt of 1857, railway and postal links, western education, Indian newspapers and literature, racial discrimination, the rediscovery of India’s past, and social and religious reform movements

Key Concepts

The British used India to serve

The British used India to serve their own interests. Raw materials were taken cheaply to England, manufactured goods were sold in India at high prices

The revolt against British rule

The revolt against British rule in 1857 failed, but it created deep discontent and a new political consciousness among Indians. It also increased hatr

British rule brought large parts

British rule brought large parts of India under one government, a uniform system of law, and common administration. Roads, railways, and trade also in

Lord Lytton introduced the Vernacular Press

Lord Lytton introduced the Vernacular Press Act and the Indian Arms Act in 1878, reduced the ICS age limit from 23 to 19 years, and removed import dut

Railways

Railways, roads, post offices, and telegraph lines helped people and leaders from different regions connect with one another more easily.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the main factors that promoted the growth of nationalism in India.
  • Explain how British policies created discontent among Indians.
  • Describe the role of reformers, writers, newspapers, and foreign scholars in building national consciousness.
  • Trace the rise of early political associations that prepared the ground for the Indian National Congress.
  • Explain how the Indian National Congress was founded and what its early aims were.

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Key topics in Factors Promoting The Growth of National and Foundation of The Indian National Congress include Factors Promoting Growth of Nationalism, Factors Leading to Growth of Nationalism, Key Events Leading to Formation of Indian National Congress. These are the concepts ICSE Class 10 examiners draw on most — study them first, then practise related questions.
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