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BHAVIKA CHOFRAAIR 25· 2025

Question 13Trace the evolution; discuss the instrumental impactGS1GS1

भारत में प्रेस के उद्भव का परिणाम कीजिए। साथ ही, अंग्रेजों की उदारमति नीतियों के बावजूद भारतीय प्रेस ने स्वतंत्रता संघर्ष के विभिन्न चरणों में मदद प्रदान की कैसे। (उत्तर 250 शब्दों में दीजिए) / Trace the evolution of the press in India. Also, discuss the instrumental impact it had during various stages of the Indian freedom struggle despite the repressive policies of the British. (Answer in 250 words)

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Introduction

The Press in India was an introduction by the British and earlier the Portuguese.

14 words

Main Body

The evolution and Impact

I [Phase I]

vernacular press
social reform propagation

(Mogul il akbar)

[Phase II]

Revolutionary activities
Nationalist Sentiments

(Kesari foreg. Puyjabee)

[Phase III]

for uniting people via art and common culture
eg: Bita Press.

Impact:

1. cultivated feeling of national identity acted as a uniting force.

2. acted as a uniting force.

3. Brought several fringe elements to fore: women's advocacy ex.

Efforts were made to curb press press via vernacular press act but Indian press continued to provide an outlet for freedom fighters and an inspiration for a common man.

100 words5 paragraphs6 bullet points
  • Clear phase-wise organization
  • Identifies vernacular press as distinct category
  • Links press evolution to freedom struggle stages

Topper

BHAVIKA CHOFRA

AIR 252025

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

Modern Indian History

The Freedom Struggle

Role of Press in Indian Independence

Writing Stats

114

Total words

5

Paragraphs

6

Bullets

Academic and structured

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