Topic: The Freedom Struggle — its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different parts of the country.
1. Discuss the causes for the rising popularity of socialism among the Indian leaders post world war-I. What changes did it bring with respect to the Indian national movement? (250 words)
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: Chapter 24- 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 give reasons for rise and popularity of socialism among the Indian Nationalists and its impact on the national movement.
Directive:
Discuss – This is an all-encompassing directive – you must debate on paper by going through the details of the issues concerned by examining each one of them. You must give reasons for both for and against arguments.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin the giving context regarding the rise and subsequent popularity of socialist ideals and ideology socialism among the Indian Nationalists.
Body:
In the first part of the body, write about the detailed reasons therefore. Mention about Bolshevik revolution, ideals of socialism, exploitation faced under Britain, Initial success of Soviet Economy, Economic situation in India, Influence of Mahatma Gandhi etc.
In the next part, mention about the impact of socialism on the National movement. Mention the changes it brought, impact on peasant and worker issues, on revolutionary nationalists, on important leaders within congress, on leaders and organization outside congress, formation of CPI and Economic programme etc.
Conclusion:
Summarize the overall legacy that socialism left on the national movement and the newly independent India.
