Question Q.12GS1GS1
The third decade of the 20th century witnessed the emergence of new forces and ideological currents that influenced the character of the Indian national movement. Elaborate.
Introduction
1920s was an inter-war period between World Wars I and II and saw an emergence of new forces and ideological currents that influenced Indian national movement too.
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Main Body
New forces and Ideologies in 1920s
1Nazism emerged in Germany which was rooted in Lebensraum and Racial eugenics idea.
2Fascism in Italy involved the willienization of nations
3Stalin's Five Year Plan method of governance
4Socialism started spreading across the world.
5Labour movement started spreading
6Women's movement gained some pace during this stage
7Nationalism strengthened and various nations got independence.
8Secularism spread
Influence on character of Indian National Movement
1All sections like revolutionaries, Satyagrahist, and extremists got inspiration from Nationalism ideas. Ex - Bhagat Singh
2Socialism of Russia and left year plan (Stalin) inspired Nehru. Ex - India adopted 5-year plans on independence
3Use of military and force to gain independence inspired the Indian National Army. Ex - Bose, Lakshmi Sehgal
4Women's movements across world led to formation of women's organization in India. Ex - All India Women's conference by Margaret Cousins
5Communism spread and communist party of India was set up at Tajkent Ex - MN Roy.
6labour unions were formed
7Ideas of secularism inspired Dr. Ambedkar, Pt. Nehru
However, India had some indigenous methods too -
⊳ Gandhi's satyagraha
⊳ Welfare model with Sarvodaya
⊳ Historical glory strengthened national identity.
India got inspiration from all around the world and succeeded in throwing out the oppressive alien rulers.
— Rishabh Sharma · AIR 116
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- Good identification of major ideologies of the period
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Rishabh Sharma
AIR 116
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Modern Indian History from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present
1920s ideological movements and impact on Indian national movement
Emergence of new ideologies
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