Topic: Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues;
1. Foundation of the Congress was the natural culmination of the political work of the previous years. Elucidate. (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 trace the culmination of the political awakening in India, starting from local/regional organization to the pan Indian organization in the form Indian National Congress.
Directive:
Elucidate – Give a detailed account as to how and why it occurred, or what is the particular context. You must be defining key terms where ever appropriate, and substantiate with relevant associated facts.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Write about the circumstances leading to the formation of Congress in 1885 in brief.
Body:
In brief mention about various theories regarding the formation of Congress – Safety Valve Theory and The Nationalist Theory.
Write about the evolving political consciousness among Indians. Mention the factors responsible for it. Also, write about the various local organizations that sprang up across India as result of political awakening. Mention their demands.
Conclusion:
Culminate as to how these resulted in a Pan Indian organization in the form of Indian National Congress.
