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CBSE 2023 · Region 4 · Set 1 · Q34
Read the given source and answer the questions that follow: WHY NEWSPAPERS? 'Krishnaji Trimbuck Ranade inhabitant of Poona intends to publish a…
Read the given source and answer the questions that follow : WHY NEWSPAPERS ? 'Krishnaji Trimbuck Ranade inhabitant of Poona intends to publish a Newspaper in the Marathi Language with a view of affording useful information on every topic of local interest. It will be open for free discussion on subjects of general utility, scientific investigation and the speculations connected with the antiquities, statistics, curiosities, history and geography of the country and of the Deccan especially... the patronage and support of all interested in the diffusion of knowledge and Welfare of the People is earnestly solicited.' Bombay Telegraph and Courier, $\displaystyle 6$ January, $\displaystyle 1849$ 'The task of the native newspapers and political associations is identical to the role of the Opposition in the House of Commons in Parliament in England. That is of critically examining government policy to suggest improvements, by removing those parts that will not be to the benefit of the people, and also by ensuring speedy implementation. These associations ought to carefully study the particular issues, gather diverse relevant information on the nation as well as on what are the possible and desirable improvements, and this will surely earn it considerable influence.' Native Opinion, $\displaystyle 3$ April, $\displaystyle 1870$
(I)
Explain the main reason of publishing newspaper by Krishnaji ?
(II)
How was the task of native newspaper and political association seen identical to the role of opposition ?
(III)
Analyze the reasons of popularity of newspapers during $\displaystyle 19{ }^{\text {th }}$ century.
Marking-scheme solution
(i) For useful information on every topic of local interest.
(ii) Subjects of general utility, scientific investigation and the speculations connected with the antiquities, statistics, curiosities, history, and geography of the country were to be discussed.
$\displaystyle 34.2$ How was the task of native newspaper and political association seen identical to the role of opposition? i The role of newspapers was to critically examine the govt. policies to suggest improvement. ii The newspapers were to ensure speedy implementation of the suggested policies. iii The political association to seek to study the particular issue and to gather diverse relevant information on the nation as well. iv They also assessed the possible and desirable improvement which will surely earn it considerable influence. v Any other relevant points.
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