Solution:
History, fiction, folklore, songs, popular prints and symbols developed a sense of collective belongingness in India during the 19th century.The experience of shared challenges contributed to the sense of group identity. However, nationalism also captivated people's attention through various cultural practices. For example, the picture of Bharat Mata came to be visually identified with the essence of India. Bharat Mata was depicted in a painting by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay and Ravindranath Tagore. As a patriotic song, Vande Matram was written by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay in the 1870s. Folktales and legends provided an accurate portrait of traditional culture.
