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Among the following who says that Indian nationalism is the outcome of the new material conditions and social forces that had emerged in Indian society by British conquest ?

The correct answer is
A.R. Desai

Nationalism Theory by A.R. Desai

A.R. Desai's thesis connects the emergence of Indian nationalism directly to the socio-economic changes spurred by the British conquest.

He identified two primary drivers:

  • New Material Conditions: British policies fundamentally altered India's economic structure, creating new conditions related to land, industry, and trade.
  • Social Forces: Colonial rule fostered the development of new social classes and ideologies, contributing to a distinct national consciousness.

According to Desai, these evolving material and social elements, resulting from colonial domination, were the foundational causes behind the rise and shape of the Indian nationalist movement.

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Important Questions from Indian Sociologists

  1. Give the correct chronological sequence of the works of B. R. Ambedkar.

    A. Who Were the Shudras?

    B. Annihilation of Caste

    C. Castes in India: Their Mechanism, Genesis and Development

    D. The Untouchables: Who Were They and Why They Became Untouchable

    Choose the correct answer from the options given below

  2. Who has written the book 'Urbanization and Family Change' in the Indian context?

  3. Given below are two statements

    Statement I: Some major concepts and approaches about social change in India can be grouped as Sanskritisation and Westernization

    Statement II: The term Sanskritization was used by M. N. Srinivas to describe the process of structural transformation in the Indian social structure

    In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below

  4. Which of the following aspect(s) is/are NOT associated with the works of M. N. Srinivas?

    A. Statistical-view of caste

    B. Field-view of caste

    C. Functional unity of caste

    Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  5. Wangala village in Mysore was studied by which scholar?

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