Social Science (087) — CBSE Class 10 board question

People developed a sense of collective belonging through the following means:

1. United Struggles: The shared experience of anti-colonial movements brought different groups together under a common bond of oppression.

1. Symbols and Icons: The image of Bharat Mata (painted by Abanindranath Tagore) and national flags (Swaraj flag with spinning wheel) helped people identify with the nation.

1. Folklore and Songs: Nationalists like Rabindranath Tagore collected folk tales, ballads, and myths to revive cultural pride and a shared identity.

1. Reinterpretation of History: Indians highlighted past glories in art, science, and trade to instil national pride and unite people against colonial rule.

Source: The Sense of Collective Belonging, Chapter 2 — Nationalism in India

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• This question is directly from the section "The Sense of Collective Belonging" in Chapter 2.
• Examiners expect 3–4 distinct points with brief examples (Bharat Mata, Swaraj flag, Tagore's folk revival, history writing).
• Avoid writing only about political movements — the question specifically asks about cultural processes too.
• One example per point is enough; do not over-explain.