The first two decades of the twentieth century created conditions for the emergence of socialism in Indian setting. How did the socialist ideas sway the national movement from within Congress and outside it? Discuss. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment-

• In the introduction begin with the origins of socialism in Indian scenario and new dimensions it gave to the Indian national movement.
• The introduction to transition into body speaking about the causes which led to the emergence of socialism in India. The next part of body should address how socialism impacted the national movement within Congress. It should cover the new orientation to Congress, new leadership, new demands and new socio-economic dimensions I brought to Indian National Congress. This should be backed with particular examples like Congress sessions of Karachi and Faizpur etc. The next part of the body must deal with Gandhian Socialism and how it impacted Indian National
  movement very briefly. Last part of answer must deal Socialism outside Congress. Comment on Radical Socialism (Communism) as well and its leaders like M.N Roy. Kisan Sabhas and their contribution. Trade Unions and their contributions.
• Conclude the answer with orientation how the above mentioned impact shaped India towards a socialist state and a mixed economy in post independent India.