Modern History PYQ 156 of 636 · Social and Religious Movements

The spiritual side of nationalism was voiced by–

  1. ARaja Ram Mohan Roy
  2. BSwami Shraddhanand
  3. CSwami Vivekananda
  4. DMore than one of the above
  5. ENone of the above

BPSC (T.R.E.-3) July, 2024

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Correct answer: (c) Swami Vivekananda

Explanation

Swami Vivekananda’s nationalism, which arose during colonial rule and amid the widespread poverty and suffering of the people, was based on Indian spirituality. Swami Vivekananda was a true nationalist from his heart and soul. He adopted a spiritual outlook on nationalism in the struggle for freedom. Subhas Chandra Bose called Swami Vivekananda the “Spiritual father of the modern nationalist movement.

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