1. Rewrite the statements by choosing the appropriate options.
(1) Among the historical sources …………… sources are based on Modern technology.
(a) Written
(b) Oral
(c) Material
(d) Audio-visual
(2) The …………… is a museum in Pune which gives information about the history of Mahatma Gandhi.
(a) Aga Khan Palace
(b) Sabarmati Ashram
(c) Cellular Jail
(d) Lakshmi Vilas Palace
(3) A unique discovery of modern technology in 20th century is ………. .
(a) Powada
(b) Photograph
(c) Interviews
(d) Films
2. Explain the following statements with reasons.
(1) During the British period newspapers also acted as source of social reformation.
Ans. (1) In the british period, newspapers like Dnyanoday, Dnyanprakash, Amrit Bazaar Patrika, Deenbandhu, Kesari acted as important source of awakening the minds of the people. (2) Through the newspapers we can study the British policies regarding India and their effects on India. (3) During the British period, newspapers were not only the source of political events but also acted as a source of social reformation.
(2) Audio Visual Recordings are considered as the most trustworthy source for the study of Modern Indian History.
Ans. (1) Films are audio visual recordings. (2) Audio visual recording of Dandi Yatra, Salt Satyagraha, Quit India Movement and such other historical incidents are available. (3) Through these films the events could be seen in reality.
3. Write short notes.
(1) Photographs
Ans. Photograph are visual source of modern Indian history. (1) With the discovery of art of photography, photograph of various persons, events, objects, structure, places were clicked. (2) Through these photographs we get information of the person or an event in a visual format. (3) The photograph of a person gives information about the physical features, dressing style etc. Photograph of an event give a visual image of the event whereas photograph of an object or a structure helps in understanding its nature.
(2) Museums and History
Ans. While visiting these sites we get information (1) For the study of History various objects, paintings, photographs and such other things are preserved in a museum. (2) At the Aga Khan Palace in Pune, we can see different objects, documents giving information about the life of Mahatma Gandhi. about contemporary history.
(3) Audio sources
Ans. (1) Recording is a form of audio source of history. (2) During modern period, the speeches of leaders or important personalities, songs etc. are available in the form of recordings. (3) They can be used as a source of history. For example. National anthem ‘Jana Gana Mana’ sung by Rabindranath Tagore himself or the speeches of Subhash Chandra Bose can be used as an audio source for the study of history of Modern India.
4. Complete the following diagram.
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