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Question
What role did the press play in fostering political ideas and patriotic sentiments among Indians in the National Movement?
Solution
The Indian press aroused feelings of national consciousness among people. The newspapers criticized the unjust policies of the Government and played a vital role in fostering political ideas as well as patriotic sentiments among the people.
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