Examine the events that took place during 1920s and 1930s which consolidated the communal identities in the country.

Examine the events that took place during 1920s and 1930s which consol

1.	Examine the events that took place during 1920s and 1930s which consolidated the communal identities in the country.
Answer» Solution :The events that took place during 1920s and 30s which consolidated the Communal IDENTITIES (i) Muslims were angered by Music-before mosque. (ii) By the cow protection movement. (iii) By the efforts of the Arya Samaj to bring back to the Hindu FOLD (Shuddhi) those who had CONVERTED to Islam. (iv) Hindus were angered by the rapid spread of .tabligh (propaganda) and tanzim (Organization) after 1923. (v) Middle class publicists and communal activists sought to build greater solidarity within their communities, mobilising people against the other community. (vi) Hindu Mahasabha defines Hindu identity in opposition to MUSLIM identity. (vii) Every communal riot deepend differences between communities, creating disturbing memories of violence. (viii) Separate Electorate 1909 for Muslims expanded in 1919, CREATED temptations to use sectarian slogans and divided society. (Any other relevant points) (Any Four points to be examined)