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Describe any three ways in which the Reform movement of the 19th century aroused nationalist ideas.
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The Reform Movements of the 19th century played a significant role in arousing nationalist ideas in India. Here are three key ways in which they contributed:
- Challenging Social Evils — The reform movements attacked social evils like caste discrimination, sati, and child marriage, and promoted equality, women's rights, and education. This instilled a sense of collective identity.
- Promoting Education and Rational Thought — The reformers advocated for the spread of education and the adoption of rational and scientific approaches to life. They were influenced by Western liberal thought — ideas of freedom, equality and democracy. This laid the ideological foundation for the freedom movement.
- Revival of National Pride in Indian Culture and Heritage — Many reformers worked to reform Indian society while reviving pride in India's rich and spiritual and cultural traditions, and the glory of ancient India. It scholars roused the feelings of self-respect, self-confidence, patriotism and nationalism among the people.
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