Extra 30 short-answer questions from the chapter 5 "Print Culture and the Modern World" for Class 10 CBSE History:
1-10: Early Print Technology and the Printing Revolution
Where did the earliest form of printing develop?
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Answer:
The earliest form of printing developed in
China, Japan, and Korea
, where
woodblock printing
was used.
What is woodblock printing?
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Answer:
In
woodblock printing
, text or images were carved on wooden blocks, inked, and pressed onto paper to create copies.
Who invented the first movable-type printing press?
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Answer:
Johannes Gutenberg
of Germany developed the first
movable-type printing press
around
1439
.
Which was the first book printed by Gutenberg?
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Answer:
The first book printed by Gutenberg was the
Bible
, also called the
Gutenberg Bible
.
Why was the printing press
considered
a revolution?
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Answer:
The printing press revolutionized society by making
books cheaper, increasing literacy, and spreading new ideas
quickly.
What was the impact of the printing press on literacy in Europe?
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Answer:
It led to a
rise in literacy rates
, as books became
cheaper and more widely available
to the public.
What was the role of print in the Protestant Reformation?
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Answer:
Martin Luther
used the printing press to spread his
95 Theses
, challenging the Catholic Church and leading to the Protestant Reformation.
How did print culture contribute to the growth of humanism?
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Answer:
It allowed
scholars to publish their works
, encouraging the spread of
scientific and rational ideas
during the Renaissance.
What were "Penny Chapbooks" and "Ballads" in Europe?
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Answer:
Penny Chapbooks
were
cheap, small books
sold to the poor, while
ballads
were short songs or poems printed for mass circulation.
How did print help in spreading scientific discoveries?
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Answer:
Scientists like
Galileo and Copernicus
published books that challenged old beliefs, helping in the spread of
scientific knowledge
.
11-20: Print Culture in India and Its Impact
Who introduced the first printing press in India?
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Answer:
The
Portuguese
introduced the first printing press in
Goa in 1556
.
Which was the first book printed in India?
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Answer:
The first book printed in India was in
Konkani language
, printed by the
Jesuit priests
in 1557.
Who published the first newspaper in India?
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Answer:
James Augustus Hickey
published
Bengal Gazette
in
1780
, India’s first newspaper.
What was the impact of print on Indian society?
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Answer:
Print helped in
increasing literacy
, spreading
nationalist ideas
, and promoting
social reforms
.
Which famous newspaper was started by Bal Gangadhar Tilak?
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Answer:
Tilak started
Kesari
in Marathi and
The Mahratta
in English to spread nationalist ideas.
How did print culture help in the growth of nationalism in India?
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Answer:
Newspapers and books
spread awareness
about British policies, inspiring people to
join the freedom struggle
.
What role did Raja
Rammohan
Roy play in print culture?
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Answer:
He
published newspapers
like
Sambad
Kaumudi
and used print to promote
social reforms
like the abolition of Sati.
How did print culture promote women’s education in India?
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Answer:
It encouraged women’s literacy, and
women started publishing books and magazines
on education and empowerment.
Which famous newspaper was started by Mahatma Gandhi?
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Answer:
Gandhi started
Harijan
, Young India, and Indian Opinion
to spread his views on non-violence and freedom.
What was the Vernacular Press Act (1878)?
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Answer:
This law was passed by the British to
suppress Indian newspapers
that were critical of colonial rule.
21-30: Social and Political Impact of Print Culture
How did print culture help in social reform movements?
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Answer:
Reformers like
Jyotiba
Phule, B.R. Ambedkar, and
Periyar
used print to
fight caste discrimination and untouchability
.
How did print affect the growth of education in India?
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Answer:
More
books and newspapers
became available, leading to
increased literacy
and establishment of
schools and libraries
.
How did print culture affect caste discrimination in India?
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Answer:
Dalit leaders like Ambedkar
used print to challenge
caste oppression and spread ideas of equality
.
Which book written by
Jyotiba
Phule criticized the caste system?
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Answer:
Phule wrote
"
Gulamgiri
" (Slavery)
in 1873 to expose caste oppression.
Which newspaper was started by B.R. Ambedkar?
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Answer:
Ambedkar started
Mooknayak
, which focused on
Dalit rights
and social justice.
What was the impact of print culture on Indian literature?
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Answer:
It led to the growth of
novels, poems, and essays
in different Indian languages, making literature more accessible.
How did print contribute to religious debates in India?
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Answer:
Hindu, Muslim, and Christian groups
used print to spread their beliefs
and debate religious reforms.
How did print help the freedom movement in India?
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Answer:
Newspapers exposed
British injustices
, spread
Swadeshi ideas
, and encouraged
mass participation in protests
.
Why did colonial rulers try to control printing in India?
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Answer:
They feared print would
spread nationalist ideas and spark rebellions
against British rule.
How did print culture change after independence in India?
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Answer:
It expanded further with
growth of newspapers, magazines, and books
, supporting
democracy and education
.
