Question 15GS1GS1
What were the factors that helped in the development of Revolutionary extremism in the first half of the 20th Century? What was the impact of revolutionary extremists on the national political scene?
Introduction
The first half of 20th century was marked by the revolutionary extremism, led by radicals like B.G. Tilak, Khudiram Bose, Bhupendra Chaki etc.
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Main Body
Factors for Revolutionary Extremism: (1) Dissatisfaction with moderate achievements => political medicine of 3P's formula - Prayer, petition and propaganda. (2) Exposure of true nature of British rule => through the economic critique, presented key 'Drain of Wealth' theory of D.G. Narodi.
3Economic hardships => famine, unemployment, revenue burden, debt, exorbitant interest rates charged by moneylenders. 4) Conservative policies of 'Lord Curzon' => (i) Calcutta Corporaton Amendment Act => decreased number of elected uprightness. (ii) Indian University Act, 1904 => reduced autonomy of universities. (iii) Imperial Delhi Durbar of 1899 killed [illegible] people. (iv) Vernacular Press Act, 1894. (v) Partition of Bengal => wish for using tendencies of nationalism. These factors led to development of violent incidence like Kanpur conspiracy trial attach on Hardinge etc.
— Ritika Chitlangia
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Conclusion
Impact of National Movement: (i) Led to involvement of masses - Swadeshi & Boycott led by extremists was the first mass movement. (ii) Wanted the dream of 'Purna Swaraj' => first time introduced complete freedom the concept of complete freedom to Indian masses. (iii) Prepared the ground for Gandhian mass struggle. (iv) Led to development of communalism in Nationalism. e.g. - Glorification on ancient Hindu values.
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- Clear identification of key thinkers in revolutionary movement
- Mentions economic theories behind radicalization
- Structured approach with numbered factors
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Topper
Ritika Chitlangia
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Modern Indian History
Freedom Struggle
Revolutionary extremism in early 20th century
Writing Stats
215
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