Question 15 - Past Year Questions - 5 Marks - Chapter 2 Class 10 History - Nationalism in India - History

Describe the composition of tricolour flag designed during the Swadeshi Movement in Bengal.

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Points to Remember 

1. nationalist leaders became more aware of icons and symbols.  
2. unifying people and inspiring them
3. A tricolor flag was designed.
4. eight lotuses representing eight provinces
5. Crescent moon , representing Hindus and Muslims.

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1. As the national movement developed, nationalist leaders became more and more aware of such icons and symbols.
2. Unifying people and inspiring in them a feeling of nationalism.
3. During the Swadeshi movement in Bengal , a tricolor flag (red, green and yellow) was designed.
4. It had eight lotuses representing eight provinces of British India .
5. A crescent moon on the flag , represented the  Hindus and Muslims .

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