Question

during the British period newspapers also acted as source of social reformation.​

Answer 1

Answer:

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.

This greatly made people aware of various infirmities taking place in the society and even led to India’s freedom struggle.

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Answer 2

• The British period was marked by severe government control and censorship. If some newspapers print any news against the government then a strict penalty was given.
• Therefore, in the late 18th and early 19th century, no reputed journalists or newspapers emerged. The newspapers acted as the source of social reformation:

1. In the Calcutta Chronicle, main attention was given to the social evils like the Sati system, child marriage, and so on. This greatly made people aware of various infirmities taking place in society and even led to India’s freedom struggle.
2. The Nibandhmala by Vishnushastri Chiplunkar and Shatapatre written by Lokahitawadi alias Gopal Hari Deshmukh in the weekly Prabhakar comments on various social and cultural issues.
3. Newspapers initiated clear journalistic practices and covered the problems of local people and their lives.
4. Social reformers and political leaders had started contributing to the field of journalism.

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