Modern History : Rise Of Modern Nationalism In India

Q 19 / 20

UPSC CSE Prelims 1996

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer:

List-I List-II
A. Surendranath Banerjee 1. Hind Swaraj
B. M.K. Gandhi 2. The Indian Struggle
C. Subhash Chandra Bose 3. Autobiographical
D. Lajpat Rai 4. A Nation in Making

EXPLANATION

Correct Option

The correct match is A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3.

  • A. Surendranath Banerjee: His autobiography, "A Nation in Making," details his experiences as an early Indian nationalist and a moderate leader of the Indian National Congress.

  • B. M.K. Gandhi: He authored "Hind Swaraj" in 1909, a seminal work outlining his philosophy of self-rule (Swaraj), non-violence, and his critique of modern industrial civilization.

  • C. Subhash Chandra Bose: "The Indian Struggle" (1920–1942) is his account of the Indian freedom movement, reflecting his views on revolutionary nationalism and armed resistance.

  • D. Lajpat Rai: His "Autobiographical Writings" provide insights into his life, nationalist ideology, and contributions to social reform.

Incorrect Options

Options 1, 2, and 4 present incorrect pairings of the historical figures with their literary works. The accurate associations are as described above: Surendranath Banerjee with "A Nation in Making," M.K. Gandhi with "Hind Swaraj," Subhash Chandra Bose with "The Indian Struggle," and Lajpat Rai with his "Autobiographical Writings."

SOURCEIndia's Struggle for Independence by Bipan Chandra, Chapter 1: The Challenge of Modern Nationalism