Question Q.3GS1GS1
Give a brief account of the contributions of early nationalists to the Indian freedom struggle.
Main Body
Early nationalists refer to moderates and Pre-Congress leaders & nationalist fighting for Indian cause. (before 1885)
Contribution of early nationalists to Indian freedom struggle
1Economic criticism of the British
Dada Bhaji Naoroji gave drain of wealth theory.
R.C. Dutt wrote Economic history of India
2Lodged all grievances of Indians to the British
Dada Bhaji Naoroji East India Association was active in London
nationalist consciousness
(a.3) Justice Ranade's Poona Arthashastra Sabha helped peasants fight cases during Deccan Revolt
4Raised matters of immediate concern
Indianization of civil services
By UGN Banerjee & Anand Mohan
Protection of Indian industries - Raise import duties.
Legislative devolution
By Surendra Nath Banerjee Presidency Association (CHT Telang)
3Lack of involvement of masses
Limitation (2) 3 P strategy (Prayer, Petition & Protest)
3No substantial concession given by British
Early nationalists motivated people like Bal Gangadhar Tilak & Lala Lajpat Rai & Bepin Chandra Pal to set up a platform for future freedom struggle.
— Abhishek Sharma · AIR 38
169 words8 paragraphs9 bullet points
- Identified specific contributions to freedom struggle
- Connected early nationalists to later leaders
- Acknowledged limitations of moderate approach
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Topper
Abhishek Sharma
AIR 382024
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
The Freedom Struggle — its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different parts of the country
Early nationalism and freedom struggle
Early nationalists' contributions
Writing Stats
169
Total words
8
Paragraphs
9
Bullets
Formal academic
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