AI-generated practice question — model-generated for extra practice, not a previous-year CBSE board question.
In late nineteenth century India, nationalists began recording folk tales sung by bards and toured villages to collect folk songs and legends. These were believed to give a true picture of traditional culture corrupted by colonial rule. Preserving this folk tradition helped people discover their national identity and restore pride in their past, thus strengthening nationalism.
Source: Chapter 2, Section 4 — The Sense of Collective Belonging
The examiner expects two clear points: (1) what nationalists did — collected/recorded folk tales, ballads, legends, and (2) why — to revive cultural pride, counter colonial influence, and build a sense of national identity. Mentioning Rabindranath Tagore (Bengal) or Natesa Sastri (Madras) as examples earns full credit. Keep it within 40–60 words.