Topic: The Freedom Struggle — its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different parts of the country.
1. Throw light on the development of the nationalism in the princely states. Discuss the contributions of Sheikh Abdullah’s in developing nationalistic and political consciousness in Kashmir. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: Indian Express , Wikipedia
Why the question:
With Bharat Jodo Yatra ending in Kashmir, a reason to remember Sheikh Abdullah and his contributions.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about development of nationalism the princely states and contributions of Sheikh Abdullah.
Directive word:
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 by giving context regarding princely states.
Body:
First, write about several factors that led to the development of nationalism in princely sates- Indian National Congress, emergence of local nationalist leaders, the role of the press and education, and the impact of the Second World War and the Quit India Movement of 1942.
Next, write about the contributions of Sheikh Abdullah to the development of nationalistic consciousness in Kashmir.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising.
