INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
During the later half of the nineteenth century, the Indian intelligentsia started protesting against the policies of the colonial rule by various means. Which one of the following was not a part of that protest?
A
Writing books and articles on the subject
B
Resorting to armed resistance
C
Publishing newspapers for articulating their views
D
Forming societies, associations and organisations to voice their grievances
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Mohandas K. Gandhi launched and directed three major campaigns in the Indian Independence Movement: noncooperation in 1919-1922, the civil disobedience movement and the Salt Satyagraha of 1930-1931, and the Quit India movement from about 1940-1942.

Detailed explanation-2: -Colonialism disrupted traditional social systems and values in India. It introduced new social hierarchies based on race and ethnicity and imposed foreign cultural practices and values on the population. It also led to discrimination and segregation and suppressed indigenous cultures.

Detailed explanation-3: -Revolt of 1857: It was the first significant uprising against the East India Company. Although the Revolt was unsuccessful, it had a significant impact on the masses and inspired India’s entire Independence Movement.

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