Mains Answer Writing - 10 Nov, 2025

GS1

Modern History

10 marks

Discuss the historical significance of ‘Vande Mataram’ in India’s freedom struggle and how it reflected the idea of cultural nationalism.

Begin with context: Start with when and by whom ‘Vande Mataram’ was written (Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, 1875) and how it emerged as a rallying cry during the Swadeshi Movement.
Link to freedom struggle: Mention how leaders like Bipin Chandra Pal, Lala Lajpat Rai, and Subhas Chandra Bose used it to inspire unity and sacrifice for the motherland — turning it into a symbol of resistance.
Connect with cultural nationalism: Explain how the song blended spirituality and patriotism, portraying the nation as a mother figure — an idea that united Indians culturally beyond political identity.

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