Question

2. Explain the following statements with
reasons.
(1) During the British period newspapers
also acted as source of social
reformation.
(2) Audio Visual Recordings are considered
as the most trustworthy source for the
study of Modern Indian History.​

Answer 1

Explanation:

The newspapers acted as the source of social reformation: Newspapers initiated clear journalistic practices and covered the problems of local people and their lives. Journalism was all about to make common man understand the social, religious, administrative situation of India under the British rule.

Audio Visual Recordings are considered as the most trustworthy source for the study of Modern Indian History. For example, in the case of studying the history of Indian freedom struggle, it becomes more real when the (available) video clips of freedom fighters are shown

Answer 2

1. During the British colonial period, newspaper played major role in bringing social reform in the society. In the Calcutta Chronicle, main attention was given to the social evils like sati system, child marriage and so on.

2.In order to study the modern Indian history, audio visual recording is considered as the best source. These mainly include the books written, newspapers of that time and so on. It depicts usual information which actually happened at that time. Thus, these recordings provide factual information of the prevailing period.