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 .
6.  

We use any 4 points and elaborate on them

Answer to be written in exam

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 .