With reference to the book “Desher Katha” written by Sakharam Ganesh Deushkar during the freedom struggle, consider the following statements:
- 1. It warned against the Colonial State’s hypnotic conquest of the mind.
- 2. It inspired the performance of swadeshi street plays and folk songs.
- 3. The use of ‘desh’ by Deushkar was in the specific context of the region of Bengal.
Which of the statements given above are correct ?
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
Answer is Wrong!
Answer is Right!
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UPSC IAS – 2020
Statement 1 is correct: The book critically analyzed the economic exploitation by the British colonial rule and warned how foreign rule impacted the Indian mind and culture, advocating for a mental liberation from colonial influence.
Statement 2 is correct: “Desher Katha” significantly inspired the Swadeshi movement, influencing various forms of nationalist expression, including street plays, songs, and other cultural performances aimed at spreading the message of self-reliance and patriotism.
Statement 3 is incorrect: While Deushkar wrote in Bengali and the book was particularly influential in Bengal, the term ‘desh’ referred to the entire Indian motherland, not specifically or solely the region of Bengal. The book’s message resonated throughout India as a call for national awakening and swadeshi.