II) Picture-based Questions:
A. Observe the picture given below taken from NCERT textbook (page-1) and answer the
questions that follow:
Questions:
1) What does the above picture try to suggest?
2) Explain how the image projects an imperial perception.
3) Name the symbol of British power.
4) What does the lion in the given image symbolize?
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(i) The picture tries to suggest that Indians willingly gave over their ancient texts scriptures (shashtra) to Britannia, the symbol of British power, as if asking her to become the protector of Indian culture.
(ii) This image clearly depicts the imperial superiority. The image of the lion symbolizes superior power. The empire is the giver and its subjects are always loyal to the throne.
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