Question

What was an "accordion book" ? Describe any two features of hand printing in China.
OR
Name the first novel written by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyaya. Explain his contribution to the Bengali novel.

CBSE Class X Social Science SA ( 3 marks)

Answer 1

'Accordion book' is a traditional chinese book, folded and stitched at the side.
(i) Chinese Accordion books were handprinted. They were printed by rubbing paper against the inked surface of wooden blocks.
(ii) As both sides of the thin, porous sheet would not be printed, the traditional chinese ‘Accordion book’ was folded and stitched at the side.
(iii) These accordion books could be duplicated by superbly-skilled craftsmen with remarkable accuracy even the beauty of calligraphy.
OR
‘Durgeshnandini’
(i) He would host a Jatra in the courtyard where members of family would be gathered.
(ii) In his room a group of literary friends would collect to read, discuss and judge.

Answer 2

Hiii here is your answer;

"Accordion book" was the traditional book of China. It was folded and switched at a side. This book was hand printed.

Two features of hand printing book are;

☆ from ADOBE 594, books in China were printed by rubbing paper against the inked surface of woodblock so.

☆ superbly skilled craftsmen could duplicate with remarkable accuracy, the beauty of calligraphy.

Hope this helps you.......☝