Question Q15GS1GS1
What were the factors that helped in the development of Extremism in First half of 20th Century? What was the impact of revolutionary extremism on the national political scene?
Main Body
Revolutionary activities were Significant as it brought new Consciousness in Freedom struggle & impacted important Political scene in multiple ways.
Factors for rise of Revolutionary Extremism:
(A) Early Extremism (1907-1917)
1Dissatisfied with moderate politics of prayer, petitions & petitions
2Reactionary policies of Curzon for eg: Partition of Bengal
3International influences: for eg: Japan's victory over Russia, Ethiopia's victory over Italy busted myth of European invincibility
4Realization of true nature of British rule: that poor Indian condition is because of British policies. Eg: Drain Theory
5Leadership of Lal-Bal-Pal motivated youth
(B) Late Revolutionary activities (1920s onwards)
6Repressive acts like Rawlatt act
7Russian Revolution of 1917 brought socialist elements
8Socio-economic grievances: Rising prices, heavy tax etc
9New leaders: Bhagat Singh is Punjabi, Surya Sen in Bengal breached overthrow of govt by mass armed rebellion.
Impact on political scene:
1Turned the title from non-violent Gandhian style to armed struggle
2Mobilization of masses, especially youth who wanted to release their energy
3O Alternative way: After Gandhiji withdrew NCM, Youth got disillusioned and turned to Extremism
4Brought Causes of peasants & workers into Political scene eg: AITUC formed
5Severe Repression by governments eg: Surya Sen torched & hanged
6Ideological rethinking among leaders like Bhagat Singh who favored mass struggle & not individual heroic action. Though it had limitations but gave hope to masses.
233 words6 paragraphs
- Clear categorization of factors
- Specific examples provided
- Mentions international influences
Topper
ABHISHEK SINGH
2023
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Modern Indian History
Freedom Struggle
Revolutionary Extremism
Writing Stats
233
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6
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analytical and structured
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