Question Q.19SubstantiateGS2GS1
"The changing nature of revolutionary extremism in the Indian national movement reflects a broader shift in political consciousness." Substantiate.
Introduction
Revolutionary extremism was an ideology based on a violent attack against the British to gain freedom for India.
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Main Body
Changing Nature of Revolutionary Extremism
Early Stage: 1900-1920
1After decline of Swadeshi movement, youth energy was left unstopped leading them to extremism
2Were inspired by Irish revolutionaries
3Focus was on individual violent action, not mass based struggle
4Assassination of unpopular leaders was carried out (Eg: Attack on Viceroy Hardinge)
Later Stage: 1920-30
1Inspired by Russian revolution 1917
2Adopted ideas of communism & socialism (Eg: NSRA established in 1928)
3Supported trade unionism
4In later stages started moving away from individual action & towards mass struggle as seen with Bhagat Singh
How it reflected broader shift in political consciousness
1Early revolutionaries were dis-organised
by Rasbehari Bose & Sardhi Sangle
5Used newspapers/pamphlets to push ideology (Eg: Ghadar)
Later Stage: 1920-30
1Inspired by Russian revolution 1917
2Adopted ideas of communism & socialism (Eg: NSRA established in 1928)
3Supported trade unionism
4In later stages started moving away from individual action & towards mass struggle as seen with Bhagat Singh
How it reflected broader shift in political consciousness
1Early revolutionaries were dis-organised
2Later extremists among INC like Lal Bahadur Shastri helped organize them
3In 1920s, they adopted Left politics of communism, trade unionism & post Russian Revolution
4Later realised that for freedom was struggle was needed after seeing results of Mahatma Gandhi's
organized
2Later extremists among INC like Lal Bahadur Shastri helped organize them
3In 1920s, they adopted Left politics of communism, trade unionism & post Russian Revolution
4Later realised that for freedom mass struggle was needed after seeing results of Mahatma Gandhi's
— Aryan Yadav · AIR 31
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Conclusion
Revolutionaries evolved with time & played a big role in India's freedom struggle.
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- Clear chronological organization (Early Stage 1900-1920, Later Stage 1920-30)
- Identifies international influences (Irish revolutionaries, Russian revolution)
- Shows evolution from individual terrorism to mass-based movements
- Connects ideological shifts to broader political consciousness
- Mentions specific organization (NSRA) and personality (Bhagat Singh)
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Topper
Aryan Yadav
AIR 31
Subject & Paper
GS2GS1
Topic
The Freedom Struggle — its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different parts of the country
Revolutionary extremism in Indian independence movement
Evolution of revolutionary extremism from individual action to mass movements
Writing Stats
299
Total words
6
Paragraphs
Formal, structured with sub-headings
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