Statement: There were different streams of freedom movements in colonial India carried out by the moderates, liberals, radicals, socialists, and so on.
Which one of the following is the best inference from the above statement?
A. The emergence of nationalism in colonial India led to our Independence.
B. Nationalism in India emerged in the context of colonialism.
C. Nationalism in India is homogeneous.
D. Nationalism in India is heterogeneous.
GATE 2013 · General Aptitude · Verbal Reasoning · medium
Answer: Option D - Nationalism in India is heterogeneous.
Identify the key fact in the statement: The statement says there were 'different streams' of the freedom movement carried out by groups with different ideologies. The central message is diversity and multiplicity within the movement.
Evaluate each option against the statement: Option A adds a causal claim (nationalism led to independence) not in the statement. Option B adds a contextual origin claim (emerged due to colonialism) not stated. Option C contradicts the statement by claiming nationalism is homogeneous when multiple streams clearly show diversity. Option D correctly states nationalism in India is heterogeneous, which directly follows from the existence of multiple diverse streams.