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

1

Understanding Nationalism

  • Nationalism denotes patriotism and love for one's country
  • It compelled people to overthrow foreign domination and seek independence
  • The doctrine of nationalism developed into the belief that India deserved independent statehood
2

Economic Factors Leading to Nationalism

  • British policy of economic exploitation was the primary cause of discontent
  • India's economic system was adjusted to benefit England, not Indians
  • Wealth drain from India to Britain impoverished the country
3

Political and Administrative Factors

  • The Great Rising of 1857 created political consciousness and anti-British sentiment
  • British imperialism unified India under one government, creating political unity
  • Lord Lytton's repressive policies (1876-1880) accelerated nationalist movement
4

Social and Cultural Factors

  • Western education and thought created new political consciousness
  • English language became medium for spreading democratic and nationalist ideas
  • Ideas of liberty, equality, and fraternity from American and French Revolutions inspired Indians

Key Concepts

Central concept: Rise of Indian Nationalism and Formation of Indian National Congress (1885)

British Economic ExploitationGreat Rising of 1857British Imperialism and Political UnityRepressive Colonial PoliciesMeans of Transport and CommunicationWestern Education and ThoughtIndian Press and LiteratureRacial Segregation

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