Q8 of 27 Page 1

Examine the events that took place during 1920s and 1930s which consolidated the communal identities in the country.

Events that took place during 1920s and 1930s consolidated the communal identifies in the country. During this time tension grew around Hindus and Muslims on number of issues. Muslims were furious by the cow protection movement, and by the efforts of the Arya Samaj to bring back to the Hindu fold those who had recently converted their religion to Islam. Hindus were angered by the increasing propaganda and tanzim (organizations) after 1923. Every communal riot deepened differences between communities, cresting distressing memories of violence.


More from this chapter

All 27 →
6

Examine the causes that made Al-Biruni visit India.

 7

How do you think that the chronicles commissioned by the Mughal Emperors are an important source for studying Mughal history?

 9

Describe the different arguments made in favour of protection of depressed classes in the Constituent Assembly.

 10

‘‘Gandhiji was as much a social reformer as he was a politician. He

believed that in order to be worthy of freedom, Indians had to get rid of social evils such as child marriage and untouchability. Indians of one faith had also to cultivate a genuine tolerance for Indians of another religion - hence his emphasis on Hindu-Muslim harmony.’’


In the light of the above statement, highlight the values upheld by


Mahatma Gandhi.