Question 2GS1GS1
Compare and contrast the approach of Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru towards the Indian freedom struggle. (Answer in 150 words)
Main Body
Gandhi and Nehru are two stalwarts of our freedom struggle showing the evolutionary nature and diverse ideological strand of the movement.
Similarities between the two:
1Believed in mass action
59Both supported mass movement like civil disobedience (salt effort) etc.
2Believed in inclusive peasant and (undermen) at various stage
21AITC function
5Women participation was key for him
6Wanted indigenous institutions and (modern/secular) economy
Differences between the two:
NEHRU | GANDHI
1Not at all sympathetic to British | (9) Sympathetic to British during the support to world wars
2More radical and confrontational in approach, wanted struggle - Vicroyin | (8) Wanted to British general under the British; like the Swadesi-Swadeshi strategy
3More international and cosmopolitan two supports sides of democracy | (7) More support of grassroot level movement and governance structure
4Use symbolic move legal | (8) Symbolism was important (e) Salt 3 Annese supported
Through differences exist they both on the core were believers of Swaraj in complete sense and set foundation of modern India
174 words14 paragraphs
- Structured comparison format
- Clear identification of similarities and differences
- Included specific references (Salt March, AITC, women participation)
- Concluded with overarching theme of Swaraj
Topper
Sanskriti Trivedy
AIR 172028
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
The Freedom Struggle — its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different parts of the country
Freedom Struggle Approaches
Gandhi vs Nehru
Writing Stats
174
Total words
14
Paragraphs
Comparative and analytical
Tone