On the same political outline map of India, two places have been marked as ‘A’ and ‘B’, as the centres of the Indian National Movement. Identify them and write their correct names.
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• Amritsar's tragic incident in 1919 led to the launch of the Non-Cooperation Movement.
• Calcutta was where the first meeting of the Indian National Congress was originally planned before being moved to Bombay.
Concept: • The geography of the Indian National Movement is marked by cities that hosted major sessions, protests, or incidents.
• Identifying these locations is essential to understanding the pan-Indian nature of the freedom struggle.
Step 1: Identifying Point ‘A’ in West Bengal
Point ‘A’ is located in the southern part of West Bengal. This represents Calcutta (Kolkata).
It was the capital of British India until 1911 and served as a major center for political mobilization during the Swadeshi movement and early Congress sessions.
Step 2: Identifying Point ‘B’ in Punjab
Point ‘B’ is located in the northern state of Punjab. This represents Amritsar.
It is historically significant as the site of the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre in 1919, which transformed the national movement under Mahatma Gandhi’s leadership.
