Question

Nationalism refers to the feeling of oneness that emerges when people consider themselves as one nation. With reference to the growth of nationalism, answer the following:

1. Name the first President of the Congress.
2. Mention any two of its objectives.

Answer 1

1. W.C. Bonnerjee.
2. 1. To promote friendly relations between nationalist political workers from different parts of the country.
   2. To develop and consolidate feelings of national unity irrespective of caste, religion or province.
   3. To formulate popular demands and present them before the government.
   4. To train and organize public opinion in the country.