Question
With reference to the book “Desher Katha”written by Sakharam Ganesh Deuskar during the freedom struggle, consider the following statements:
1. It warned against the Colonial State’s hypnotic conquest of the mind.
2. It inspired the performance of Swadeshi street plays and folk songs.
3. The use of ‘desh’by Deuskar was in the specific context of the region of Bengal.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1,2 and 3
Answer:
A
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Explanation:
1. Statement 1 is correct: The book "Desher Katha" written by Sakharam Ganesh Deuskar during the freedom struggle warned against the hypnotic conquest of the mind by the Colonial State. It highlighted the need for mental liberation and awakening among the people.
2. Statement 2 is correct: The book inspired the performance of Swadeshi street plays and folk songs, which were important tools of cultural resistance during the freedom struggle. These performances helped in spreading patriotic sentiments and mobilizing the masses.
3. Statement 3 is incorrect: The use of the term "desh" by Deuskar was not limited to the specific context of the region of Bengal. It had a broader connotation and referred to the nation as a whole, encompassing the aspirations and struggles of the entire country.