History · Rise of Indian Nationalism
UGC NET December 2018 History
Which one of the following best reflects the cultural aspirations represented by the Indian National Congress?
ARepresenting the interests and aspirations of all sections of the Indian people. ✓ Correct
BRepresenting the interests of a single religious community.
CRepresenting the interests of the landed aristocracy only.
DRepresenting the interests of the urban educated elite alone.
Correct answer: (A) Representing the interests and aspirations of all sections of the Indian people. — Representing the interests of all sections was the aspiration, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★Representing the interests of all sections was the aspiration, so that is the answer.
★The Congress claimed to speak for the whole of the Indian people.
★It sought to represent the interests and aspirations of all sections of society.
★So this option best reflects its cultural aspirations.
★It rejected the idea of standing for a single religion or a single class.
★This inclusive claim was central to its idea of the nation.
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