Colonialism & Nationalism in India — DU B.A. (Hons.) Political Science Previous Year Question Papers

1. What do you understand by colonialism? Critically analyse it from post-colonial perspectives. 2. Define nationalism. How have imperialist and nationalist historians interpreted Indian nationalism? Discuss. 3. Critically evaluate the major constitutional development in colonial India. 4. How did the 'civilizing mission' work in practice? Discuss the role that utilitarians and missionaries played in shaping education policy, codification of law, moral reform, and Indian responses. 5. Elaborate the role of socio-religious reforms in the development of the Indian National Movement with reference to the Brahmo Samaj and Arya Samaj. Examine Gandhi's role in expanding the social base of Indian nationalism through the Non- Cooperation, Civil Disobedience and Quit India movements. 7. Discuss the reasons for the rise of revolutionary, socialist, and communist politics in colonial India. 8. In what ways did the British policy of "Divide and Rule" shape the rise of communal politics in India? Analyse. 9. Evaluate the contribution of peasant movements to the Indian National Movement. 10. Write short notes on Any Two of the following : (a) The war of independence of 1857 (c) Rise of new middle class (d) Women movements