Growth of Nationalism Swadeshi Movement — Study Plan
ICSE · Class 11 · History
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Study Plan
Learn the Theory
Read the textbook chapter carefully. Note down definitions, formulas and key ideas. Focus on: Background of Indian Nationalism, Curzon’s Policies and the Partition of Bengal, Anti-Partition Movement: Main Phases.
Practise
Solve the textbook exercises and extra practice questions. There are 45 questions available for this chapter.
Revise & Test
Revise key points without looking at your notes. Take a practice quiz and mark weak areas for another pass.
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Come back to Growth of Nationalism Swadeshi Movement after a week. Use flashcards for quick recall and try past exam questions on this chapter.
What to Focus On
- Indian nationalism grew gradually through political and cultural awakening.
- The Indian Renaissance encouraged new thinking and public consciousness.
- R.C. Majumder linked nationalism with important personalities.
- The Congress was formed in Bombay in 1885.
- Surendranath Banerjee organised the Indian National Conference in 1883.
- Early Congress leaders were Moderates.
- Curzon was a staunch imperialist.
- Hamilton suggested ways to counteract Congress activities in 1899.
- Curzon wanted the Congress to decline.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
The Partition of Bengal was mainly an administrative reform with no political motive.
Lord Curzon and Risley were the same person, or both directly announced the partition in 1905.
The anti-partition movement had only two parts: boycott and Swadeshi.
Memory Tips
Lord Curzon’s attitude toward Congress
Three means suggested by Lord George Hamilton to counter Congress
Municipality Act of 1899
University Act of 1904
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