Study Chapter Details
UP Board Class 10 Social Science – Nationalism in India
The chapter “Nationalism in India” explains how the feeling of unity and freedom developed among Indians during the British rule. The movement gained momentum with the arrival of Mahatma Gandhi, who introduced Satyagraha, a non-violent method of protest. Gandhi encouraged people to fight against injustice using truth and peace instead of violence.
The Non-Cooperation Movement (1920) marked a major step, where Indians boycotted British schools, courts, and foreign goods. Later, the Civil Disobedience Movement (1930) began with the Dandi March, challenging the unfair salt tax. These movements brought people from different regions, religions, castes, and backgrounds together.
The chapter also explains how peasants, workers, women, and tribal communities contributed to the struggle for independence.
Nationalism in India grew stronger as people realized the importance of unity and collective effort in achieving freedom.
