Mahatma Gandhi emerged as the most favorite and inspiring national symbol. At least 41 per cent of the students voted for Gandhi, who is lauded for his philosophy of non-violence and strong leadership. Bhagat Singh, who has limited mention in textbooks, came second with 32 percent. A total of 89 percent said they are interested to know more about India and its independence movements.
About the 75th year of independence, only 59 percent of the students responded correctly. About 50 percent of students confirmed schools to be their primary source for such knowledge, 17 percent for online research and only 13 percent said they learned it at home or from their parents.
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Mahatma Gandhi’s ‘Do or Die’ was a popular war slogan that defined India’s freedom struggle. When asked about the rebellion he coined it, more than 50 percent of the students voted right for the Quit India Movement. About 47 percent of the students knew about Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel being called the ‘Iron Man of India’ for his courage and fearlessness.
The survey also revealed limited awareness about India’s women freedom fighters and the Indian Constitution. Only 22 percent of students knew about Matangani Hazra, in whose memory the first statue of a female revolutionary was erected in Kolkata, while less than 40 percent were right about the fundamental rights stipulated in the Order of Justice for Indian citizens. . Liberty, Equality and Fraternity.
Narasimha Jayakumar, Managing Director, India, Brainly said, “75 years of independence is a very important milestone for us. India’s freedom struggle has been defined by some iconic events and we, especially the students, One must always be mindful of the struggle that went into making this a reality. Brainly’s survey was an attempt to measure the relevance of Independence Day among today’s students and their awareness of the people who did it all. Research suggests that students are interested in learning more about our history but there are gaps in information delivery that need to be addressed better.”
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