Class 10 History Chapter 2
Nationalism in India
Important Questions

Ans: Main topics covered in Nationalism in India are as follows:

• World War 1
• Satyagraha
• Rowlatt Act of 1919
• Non Cooperation and Khilafat
• Non-Cooperation Movement in Stages
• Civil Disobedience Movement
• Beginning of Civil Disobedience
• Participants in the Civil Disobedience Movement
• Salt March

Ans: At a young age children and young adults should be taught about the importance of patriotism. Child’s mind and heart should be filled with love for their country.

Ans: Nationalism refers to the feeling of oneness that emerges when people living in a common region share the same historical, political, cultural background, speak the same language, have the same cultural values and consider themselves as one nation.

Ans: Satyagraha was a novel method of mass agitation, which stressed the principle of truth, tolerance, non-violence and peaceful protests. Satyagraha supported that for true cause and struggle against injustice, physical force is not required to fight with the oppressor.

Ans: In response to the impending Rowlatt Act, Mahatma Gandhi, who had previously established a Satyagraha Sabha, rallied for a nationwide demonstration. On 6 April 1919, the entire nation united in observing National Humiliation Day. Gandhi’s vision encompassed a campaign of non-violent civil disobedience against these unjust regulations. In numerous cities, strikes known as hartals and rallies were orchestrated as a form of protest. Notably, railway workshops saw workers engaging in strikes, while shops shut their doors in solidarity. Despite its non-violent nature, this movement effectively conveyed its message and left an impactful imprint.