Question

Explain the role of print in the religious reforms in India
OR
How was the problem of being modern without losing one’s identity was solved by the main
character of Indulekha

CBSE Class X Social Science SA ( 3 marks)

Answer 1

The role of print in the religious reforms in India are as follows;

(i) From the beginning 19th century, there were serious discussions around spiritual concerns. Several groups faced the developments occurring within primitive society in several ways and endeavored a variety of new studies of the viewpoints of various faiths.

(ii) Some scrutinized surviving practices and fought for reformation, while others countered the reasoning of reformers. These discussions were brought out in society and with the help of prints in the form of magazines.

Print strengthened the concepts of social reformers to the citizens of the country. For example, Sambad Kaumudl communicated the opinions and belief of Raja Ram Mohan Roy.

or

The problem of being modern without losing one’s identity was solved by the main  character of Indulekha in the following ways;

(i) The producer of Malayalam fiction Indulekha described his heroes Indulekha and Madhavan as English trained, active, responsible young people who had a good understanding of Sanskrit too.

(ii) The protagonist of the novel finished his education from the University of Madras in English. He used to wear his costume in western style and also wore a lift of hair as per the procedures of his Nayar society. These figures represented several aspects of classical upbringing.

Answer 2

Question - How was the problem of being modern without losing one identity was solved by the main character of indulekha

Answer :-

1. The creator of Malayalam epic Indulekha depicted his heroes Indulekha and madhavan as English instructed, savvy, keen youngsters, who had great information on sanskrit as well.

2. The legend of the novel finished his training from the college of madras in English. He used to dress in western attire and furthermore donned a lift of hair according to the clients of his nayar network.

These characters depicted numerous parts of customary childhood and present day instruction to find some kind of harmony.

3. The characters had the dread of losing their personality because of English training. So they used to clutch their social custom in different structures.