10-Days Study Plan: Nationalist Movement (1905-1947) | History for UPSC CSE PDF Download

Introduction

• This chapter covers the Nationalist Movement (1905-1947), a pivotal period in India’s struggle for independence.
• Understanding this chapter is crucial to grasp the evolution of political strategies, key movements, and leadership that shaped modern India.
• This study plan uses a variety of comprehensive resources including documents, videos, and tests to facilitate active learning and thorough preparation.
• By following this balanced day-wise plan, students will develop a deep and organized understanding of the major events and phases of the nationalist movement.

Chapter Overview

• The Era of Militant Nationalism (1905-1909)
• The Extremist Phase and Revolutionary Activities (1905-1918)
• The Non-Cooperation Movement & Khilafat Aandolan
• Kheda and Champaran Satyagrahas
• The Simon Commission, Nehru Report, and Political Responses
• The Civil Disobedience Movement & Round Table Conferences
• Congress Rules in Provinces
• Quit India Movement, Demand for Pakistan, and the INA
• Post-War National Scenario and the Path to Independence
• Emergence of Gandhi and the Shift in Strategies

Study Plan

Day 1: The Era of Militant Nationalism (1905-1909)

• Read the Spectrum Summary: Era of Militant Nationalism (1905-1909) to understand the background and key events.
• Watch the video The Extremist Phase (1905-1918) for a visual overview of early nationalist activities.
• Attempt the Spectrum Test: The Era of Militant Nationalism (1905-1909) to check understanding.

Day 2: Revolutionary Activities and Nationalist Phase 1 (1900-1915)

• Study Spectrum Summary: First Phase of Revolutionary Activities (1907-1917).
• Read Nationalist Movement Phase 1 (1900-1915) for detailed insights.
• Take the Spectrum Test: The First Phase of Revolutionary Activities (1907-1917) to reinforce learning.

Day 3: Kheda and Champaran Satyagrahas (1917-1918)

• Watch Kheda Satyagraha 1918 to understand peasant movements.
• Watch Champaran Satyagraha 1917 for the first major Satyagraha led by Gandhi.
• Review notes summarizing the significance of these movements.

Day 4: Non-Cooperation Movement & Khilafat Aandolan

• Read Spectrum Summary: Non-Cooperation Movement & Khilafat Aandolan.
• Attempt the Spectrum Test: Non-cooperation Movement & Khilafat Andolan to evaluate your understanding.
• Make notes on the impact and outcomes of these movements.

Day 5: Political Responses - Simon Commission & Nehru Report

• Study Spectrum Summary: Simon Commission & the Nehru Report.
• Take the Spectrum Test: Simon Commission & the Nehru Report to check your grasp.
• Reflect on the nationalist response to British policies during this period.

Day 6: Civil Disobedience Movement & Round Table Conferences

• Read Spectrum Summary: Civil Disobedience Movement & Round Table Conferences.
• Attempt the Spectrum Test: Civil Disobedience Movement & Round Table Conferences.
• Note down key strategies and outcomes of this phase.

Day 7: Congress Rule in Provinces

• Study Spectrum Summary: Congress Rules in Provinces.
• Take the Spectrum Test: Congress Rule in Provinces to consolidate your learning.
• Analyze the challenges and achievements of Congress governance during this period.

Day 8: Quit India Movement, Demand for Pakistan and the INA

• Read Spectrum Summary: Quit India Movement, Demand for Pakistan and the INA.
• Attempt the Spectrum Test: Quit India Movement, Demand For Pakistan and the INA.
• Summarize the political fragmentation and wartime nationalism.

Day 9: Post-War National Scenario & Emergence of Gandhi

• Study Spectrum Summary: Post-War National Scenario and Spectrum Summary: Emergence of Gandhi.
• Review Spectrum Summary: Nationalist Response in the wake of World War II.
• Try the Spectrum Test: The Emergence of Gandhi to evaluate comprehension.

Day 10: Revision and Practice

• Review all notes taken during the study days and revisit key summaries.
• Re-watch important videos from Day 1 and Day 3 for reinforcement.
• Clarify any doubts and revisit challenging topics like the Civil Disobedience Movement and political responses.
• Attempt the comprehensive mock tests: Test: Nationalist Movement Phase 1 (1905-1918), Test: Nationalist Movement Phase 2 (1919-1939) - 1, and Test: Nationalist Movement Phase 2 (1919-1939) - 2.
• Use the Mindmap: Nationalist Movement (1905-1947) to visualize the chapter holistically.

Important Links

• The Extremist Phase (1905-1918)
• Kheda Satyagraha 1918
• Champaran Satyagraha 1917
• Spectrum Summary: Non-Cooperation Movement & Khilafat Aandolan
• Spectrum Summary: Simon Commission & the Nehru Report
• Spectrum Summary: Civil Disobedience Movement & Round Table Conferences
• Spectrum Summary: Quit India Movement, Demand for Pakistan and the INA
• Spectrum Summary: Congress Rules in Provinces
• Spectrum Summary: Emergence of Gandhi
• Mindmap: Nationalist Movement (1905-1947)