IGNOU Assignment 2025-26

Discuss the manner in which the nationalist leadership tried to integrate the Dalits and minorities within the mainstream of the national movement.

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Introduction The Indian national movement aimed to unite all Indians against British rule. But Indian society was divided by religion, caste, language, and region. Among the most marginalized were the Dalits (formerly called ‘untouchables’) and religious minorities. Nationalist leaders understood that independence could not be achieved without the participation of all communities. In this post, […]

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What was the role of women in revolutionary movement in India?

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Introduction The participation of women in India’s revolutionary movement is a remarkable and often underrepresented aspect of the freedom struggle. While Mahatma Gandhi’s non-violent campaigns involved mass participation of women, many brave women also joined the revolutionary movement—which involved secret organizations, armed resistance, and underground work against British colonial rule. In this post, we will

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Discuss the response of the workers to the Civil Disobedience Movements and Quit India Movements.

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Introduction Indian workers played a significant role in the freedom struggle, especially during the Civil Disobedience Movement (1930–34) and the Quit India Movement (1942). Their participation added strength to the nationalist cause and showed that the fight for independence was not limited to educated elites or politicians. In this post, we will explore how industrial

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Discuss the political situations in the country in the wake of the ‘Direct Action’ call given by Jinnah and the Muslim league.

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Introduction The ‘Direct Action Day’, declared by Mohammad Ali Jinnah and the Muslim League on 16 August 1946, was a crucial turning point in the Indian freedom struggle. It aimed to pressurize the British and the Indian National Congress into accepting the demand for a separate Muslim nation—Pakistan. This event led to widespread communal violence

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Write a note on the Dandi March and its impact on nationalist movement.

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Introduction The Dandi March, also known as the Salt March, was a key event in the Indian freedom struggle. It was led by Mahatma Gandhi in 1930 as a part of the Civil Disobedience Movement. The march aimed to break the British monopoly on salt and challenge unjust colonial laws. The Dandi March was a

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Write a note on Swaraj Party. How did Swaraj party contribute to the growth of the national movement?

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Introduction The Swaraj Party played an important role in the history of the Indian freedom struggle. It was formed in 1923 by prominent leaders like Motilal Nehru and Chittaranjan Das after the suspension of the Non-Cooperation Movement. The party aimed to fight colonial rule from within the British-controlled legislative councils. In this post, we will

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Write a note on the impact of the First World War on India.

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Introduction The First World War (1914–1918) was a major global conflict that had a significant impact on many countries, including India. Although the war was fought mainly in Europe, India was deeply involved as a British colony. Indian soldiers fought in different parts of the world, and the Indian economy and society were affected in

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Discuss the view of early nationalists in India on drain of wealth and lack of industries in India.

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Introduction In the late 19th century, a group of educated Indians known as the early nationalists began to criticize British rule in India. These leaders, including Dadabhai Naoroji, R.C. Dutt, and M.G. Ranade, raised important questions about the British economic policies. One of their most powerful arguments was about the “drain of wealth” from India

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Discuss the main differences between the colonialist and nationalist views on Indian national movement.

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Introduction The Indian National Movement has been studied and interpreted differently by scholars over time. Two major perspectives on this subject are the colonialist view and the nationalist view. While both focus on the same historical events, their understanding, motivation, and conclusions differ greatly. In this post, we will discuss the key differences between these

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Examine Gandhi’s views on alternative model of development. What was its’ influence on the Chipko movement.

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Introduction Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation, had unique and powerful views on development. He believed in simplicity, self-reliance, and harmony with nature. At a time when industrialization and modern development were becoming popular, Gandhi promoted a different approach—one that respected both people and the environment. His ideas have inspired many social and environmental

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