Topic: Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues.
2. Bose was of the view that social reforms and the movement for national freedom in India were inextricably related. Elaborate on the Bose’s concept of freedom. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: Chapter 35- 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:
Directive word: To write about how Bose’s freedom was an holistic concept of political as well as socio-economic freedoms.
Elaborate – Give a detailed account as to how and why it occurred, or what is the context. You must be defining key terms wherever appropriate and substantiate with relevant associated facts.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by writing the brief overview of the personality of Subhas Chandra Bose.
Body:
Mention the detailed definition of freedom according to Bose which was not merely seen from the perspective of getting rid of the British, but to have freedom on various levels such as individual, social, freedom across caste, class, gender etc which gave way to the idea of a reformed society free of inequality, communalism etc.
Conclusion:
Conclude by mentioning that Bose linked his political philosophy and ideals of socialism for a glorious Independent India and how they were incorporated in our constitution.
