8th std SS Ch 2 Towards the Emergence of the National Movement Discourses

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The chapter "Towards the Emergence of the National Movement" explores the factors that contributed to the rise of Indian nationalism, including Western education, social reform movements, transportation and communication, political organizations, the Partition of Bengal, the Swadeshi Movement, and ideological differences within the Indian National Congress (INC). The following answers address all in-text questions, activities, and extended activities from the chapter, providing clear and detailed responses suitable for 8th-grade students.

Some sample questions:

• Prepare a note on the activities of the Indian National Congress.
  

The Indian National Congress (INC), formed on December 28, 1885, in Bombay, aimed to unite
Indians and demand political reforms. Its activities included:
• Holding annual conferences in different cities to discuss national issues.
• Fostering unity across caste, religion, and region, with 72 diverse delegates at its first meeting.
• Formulating demands like competitive examinations for government jobs.
• Organizing public opinion through speeches and resolutions.
• Evolving from moderate petitions to supporting mass movements like Swadeshi and Home Rule, led by figures like Dadabhai Naoroji and Annie Besant. 

• How did the British implement the ‘divide and rule’ policy?
  

The British implemented the "divide and rule" policy to weaken Indian unity by creating divisions,  particularly along religious lines. Key examples include:
• Partition of Bengal (1905): Divided Bengal into Hindu-majority West Bengal and Muslim majority East Bengal to weaken nationalist unity.
• Minto-Morley Reforms (1909): Introduced separate electorates for Muslims, encouraging communal divisions.
• Support for Muslim League: The British backed the All India Muslim League’s formation to counter the INC’s unified front.

These tactics aimed to prevent a united resistance but often backfired, as seen in the Swadeshi Movement. 

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