Topic: Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues;
2. There were certainly some limitations in the Home Rule Movement but nevertheless it did have a concrete and profound impact on the national movement and changing the mood of the country. Analyze. (250 words)
Reference: India’s struggle for Independence by Bipan Chandra.
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 1.
Key Demand of the question:
To explain about the limitations of Home Rule Movement especially with regards to Home Rule leagues. Also, to explain the legacy of the movement.
Directive:
Analyze – When asked to analyse, you have to examine methodically the structure or nature of the topic by separating it into component parts and present them as a whole in a summary.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
In short, write about the Home Rule Movement, its leaders, inspiration and aims and objectives.
Body:
Elaborate further upon Home Rule movement and its nature of functioning and spread.
Bring out the limitations of Home Rule, lack of cohesiveness between Tilak’s and Besant’s leagues, Skepticism of Congress, Vacillation of Besant after Montagu declaration, Lack of leadership post 1917 etc.
In the next part write in detail about the legacy of the movement. Giving impetus to national movement during the war period, facilitating re-entry of extremists in congress, Lucknow, Creating a platform for upcoming leaders, preparing India for arrival of Gandhi and mass movements.
Conclusion:
Summarize the overall importance and the legacy of Home rule movement.
