UPSC 2020: With reference to the book ‘Desher Katha’ written by Sakharam Ganesh Deuskar during the Swadeshi Movement, consider the following statements: 1. It alerted the Indian people to the dangers of colonial rule. 2. It inspired the performance of swadeshi street plays and folk songs. 3. The use of the term ‘desh’ by Deuskar was in the specific context of the region of Bengal. Which of the statements given above are correct?

The correct answer is option (c): 1 and 3 only. Watch the detailed video explanation in our Sherlocking Prelims course on UnlockIAS.

This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2020, GS Paper 1, as Question 26. It falls under Modern History > Early Nationalism & Indian National Congress (1885-1915).

This question is rated "moderate". It requires sound conceptual understanding of the topic.

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