Question

Why did the British preserve official documents?
NCERT Solutions for Class 8th Social Science Chapter 1 Exercise 3

Answer 1

I think it will help you

Answer 2

Answer:

British want to preserve official documents for future reference.

Explanation:

• The documents can be referred to whenever they want if they are preserved.
• The writing was more important than the oral according to them.
• The documents are in archives and museums and can be used for studying and discussing.
• Information can be gathered along with the proof.
• The documents preserved reveal the progression made by the Country from the past to the future.
• They help in understanding the economic, social and history of past times.

Hence, the British always wanted to preserve the official documents for further reference.