Why did nationalists in late-nineteenth-century India focus on recording and preserving folklore? - They believed folklore revealed the soul of the nation. Stories, songs, and legends showed India’s rich culture and history, boosting pride and countering British claims of Indian inferiority. https://ebookncert.com/question-answer/why-did-nationalists-in-late-nineteenth-century-india-focus-on-recording-and-preserving-folklore/