Question

After reading this chapter, Mariamma thinks that the early phase of national movement was largely participated by educated Indians. And many of their ideas were of western origin. Would you agree with her? Give reasons.

Answer 1

Yes. I agree with her.

Reasons:

1. With the growth of English education in some major cities, a new consciousness, began to develop. 

2. They opposed the inequalities and injustices of the old social system. 

3. They pointed out the exploitation and injustice caused by the British rule and fought to end it. Thus they sprouted the nationalism in the minds of common people.