[Solved] With reference to the book “Deshar Katha” written by Sakharam Ganesh Deuskar during the freedom struggle, consider the following statements: 1. It warned against the Colonial State’s hypnotic conquest of the mind. 2. It inspired the performance of swadeshi street plays and folk songs. 3. The use of ‘desh’ by Deuskar was in the specific context of the region of Bengal. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q46. With reference to the book “Deshar Katha” written by Sakharam Ganesh Deuskar during the freedom struggle, consider the following statements:

1. It warned against the Colonial State’s hypnotic conquest of the mind.

2. It inspired the performance of swadeshi street plays and folk songs.

3. The use of ‘desh’ by Deuskar was in the specific context of the region of Bengal.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

a. 1 and 2 only

b. 2and3only

c. 1 and 3 only

d. 1, 2 and 3

Answer : A – 1 and 2

Explanation:

1. Correct – Desher Katha warned against British efforts to control Indian minds and urged resistance.
   
2. Correct – It inspired Swadeshi street plays and folk songs promoting nationalism.
   
3. Incorrect – Though written in Bengali and influential in Bengal, Deuskar’s use of ‘desh’ aimed at a pan-Indian identity, not just Bengal.