Print Culture PYQs - YT

Minerals and
Energy Resources
NCERT
QUESTIONS
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Multiple Choice
Questions
Q1. By the mid-18th century who modified the power-driven
cylindrical press?
a. Richard M. Hoe
b. Johann Guttenberg
c. Grimm Brothers
d. Menocchio
Q.2 Assertion (A), The traditional Chinese ‘accordion book’
was folded and stitched at the side.
Reason (R)Both sides of the thin, porous sheet could not be
printed.
a. Both A and R is true and R is the correct explanation.

b. Both A and R is true but R is not correct explanation of
A.
c. A is correct but R is wrong.
d. A is wrong but it is correct.
Q.3 The first Indian weekly newspaper the Bengal Gazett
was brought out by –
A. Raja Ram Mohan Roy

B. James Augustus Hickey
C. Jyotiba Phule
D. Periyar
Q.4 .Ninety- Five thesis criticising many of the practices
and rituals of the Roman Catholic Church were written by
A. Mercier
B. Martin Luther
C. Erasmus
D. Menocchio
Q.5 A historical account or folk tale in verse, usually sung
or recited is called
A. Calligraphy
B. Inquisition
C. Ballad
D. Vellum
Q.6 The first known printing press was developed by-
A. Johann Gutenberg
B. Marco Polo
C. Sebastian Mercier
D. Richard M. Hoe
Q.7 Bal Gangadhar Tilak brought out the newspaper
named
A. The Bengal Gazett

B. Kesari
C. Samachar Chandrika
D. Samvad Kaumudi
Q.8 . Look at the picture given below. Identify the name of
the painter of this painting from the following options.
A. Abindra Nath Tagore

B. Rabindra Nath Tagore
C. Raja Ravi Verma
D. Samant Das Gupta
Q.9 Amar Jiban, first full- length autobiography published
in Bengali language was written by –
A. Rashundari Debi
B. Kailashbasini Debi
C. Tarabai Shinde
D. Pandita Ramabai
Q.10 Identify the correct option on the basis of given
information below.
A) The Grimm Brothers

B) Naval Kishore Press
C) The Bronte Sisters
D) Shri Venkateshwara Press
SUBJECTIVE
QUESTIONS
Q.1 "Wood Block Printing came to Europe after 1295"
Explain.
Ans. Wood Block Printing came to Europe after 1295

because:
• This technique was with China first.
• Marco Polo returned to Italy and brought this knowledge
with himself.
• Now Italian began producing books with Wood Block.
• Soon the technology spread in other parts of world.
Q.2 Briefly describe China‟s system of Woodblock printing.
Ans.
 From AD 594 onwards, books in China were printed by
rubbing paper against theinked surface of woodblocks.
 As both sides of the thin, porous sheet could not be printed,
the traditional Chinese ‘accordion book’ was folded and
stitched at the side.
 Superbly skilled craftsmen could duplicate, with remarkable
accuracy, the beauty of calligraphy (the art of beautiful and
stylized writing).
Q.3 “The production of handwritten manuscripts could not
satisfy the everincreasing demand for books.” Give reasons to
support this statement.
Or,
Explain any three factors responsible for the invention of new
printing techniques.
Ans. Factors responsible for the invention of new printing
techniques:
 Copying was an expensive, laborious, and time-consuming
business.
 The manuscripts were highly expensive, fragile, and needed
careful handling.
 The handwritten manuscripts production was not sufficient
to meet the demand.
Ques.4 Discuss the role of print culture in encouraging the
role of Nationalism in India.
Ans.
• Despite repression nationalist newspaper were reaching
every nook and corner of the country.
• They brought to light the misrule of the British.
• Revolutionary Bal Gangadhar Tilak started the
newspaper named Kesari.
• Bal Gangadhar Tilak was imprisoned in 1908 which led
to widespread protest all over India.
Ques.5 What was the importance of the printing press in the spread of the
Protestant Reformation?
Or,
Martin Luther remarked, "Printing is the ultimate gift of God and the
greatest one." Explain his remarks in light of religious reforms that took
place in Europe.
Ans. Importance of the printing press in the spread of the Protestant

Reformation:
 In 1517, the religious reformer Martin Luther wrote Ninety-Five Theses
criticizing many of the practices of the Catholic Church.
 A printed copy of this was posted on a church door in Wittenberg.

 His writings were read and reproduced in vast numbers using the
printing press.
 This print brought about a new intellectual atmosphere, which

helped in the spread of new ideas. This also paved the way for the
reformation of the practices of the church.
 This led to a division within the Church and to the beginning of the
Protestant Reformation.
 Print encouraged people to think reasonably and question the

customs followed in the Church, which enraged the Roman Catholics
Ques.6 Why printed books became popular among less
literate people?
Ans. 6
• Those who could not read at least can listen and enjoy.
• Folk songs and folk lore were published.
• Illustrated books were published.
• These were read out at rural meetings pubs etc.
Ques.7 What methods were adopted to popularize printed books
among people?
Ans.7
• Cheap books were being sold at Madras so that poor people were
also buy read.
• Lending library were setup.
• Paperback edition of novels were printed to make them affordable
to the masses.
• Literacy Rate was increased in Labour Class.
• It helps to send the message of Nationalism to masses
Ques.8 Explain the effect of print revolution?
Ans. 8
Printing reduces the cost of books,the time and labour required to
produce each book came down.
-Multiple copies could be produce easily.
-circulation of ideas and open new world of debate and discussion.
-Brought new intellectual atmosphere, helped spread the new ideas
that led to reformation.
-Indivisual interpretation of faith even among little educated people.
-The writing of enlightened thinkers helped in French revolution.
Ques.9 Why did some people fear the effect of easily available printed
books? Choose one example from Europe and one from India.
Ans.9
Rebellious and irreligious thoghts might spread.
-The authority of valuable literaturebwould be destroyed.
-it could encourage the revolution against political system and
religious institution.
-Ex-In Europe,writings of enlightened authors helped in french
revolution and started debate on the teachings of the church.
-in India,print encouraged the reading of religious texts in the
vernacular languages. Debates were began on Sati and widow marriage
etc.
Ques.10 Briefly describe Indian manuscripts and their drawbacks.
Ans. Indian Manuscripts
 India had a rich tradition of handwritten manuscripts in Sanskrit,
Arabic, and Persian as well as vernacular languages.
 Manuscripts were copied on palm leaves or on handmade paper and
were sometimes beautifully illustrated.
 They were pressed between wooden covers or sewn together to
ensure preservation.
Drawbacks:
 Manuscripts were highly expensive and fragile.
 They had to be handled carefully.
 They could not be read easily as the script was written in different
styles.
 So manuscripts were not used widely in daily life.
Ques.11 Explain the factors that helped in the rise of print culture in
Europe?
Ans.11
Handwritten manuscripts could not satisfy the ever increasing demand
for books.
-copying was an expensive,laborious and time consuming
business.
-manuscripts were fragile that’s why circulation was limited.
-Woodblock were used for printing by early 15" century but this
couldn’tcater to the ever increasing demand for print materials.
-Need for quicker and cheaper reproduction of books.
Ques.12 What steps were taken by the British to curb the freedom of
press in India?
Ans.12
After the revolt of 1857 ,enraged Englishmen demanded a clamp down
on the native press.
-The Venacular Press Act, 1878 was passed. it provided the
government with extensive rights to censor reports in the vernacular
press.
-Government kept regular track of the vernacular newspapers.
-when a report was judged as seditious, newspaper was warned and if
the warning was ignored the press was liable to be seized and the
printing machinery confiscated.
Ques.13 Write about the impact of the printing press on the lives of
women in Europe.
Ans. The impact of the printing press on the lives of women in Europe
were:
 Women became important readers as well as writers.
 Penny magazines and manuals teaching housekeeping and other
such topics were printed especially for women.
 Women read as well as wrote novels.
 Some popular women writers were Jane Austen, The Bronte Sisters,
and George Elliot.
 Their writings defined a new type of woman: a person with a will,
the strength of personality, determination, and the power to think.
TEST YOURSELF…!!
1. The earliest kind of print technology was developed in _________.
2. _________ method of hand-printing was developed in China.
3. _________ brought the knowledge of woodblock printing technique

to Italy during the 13th century.
4. The off-set press could print up to ______ colors at a time.
5. The statement, “Tremble, therefore, tyrants of the world! Tremble

before the virtual writer!” was made by _______.
Minerals and
Energy Resources
ANSWERS
1. China, Japan, and Korea.
2. Woodblock printing.
3. Marco Polo
4. Six
5. Louis-Sebastien Mercier

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a. Both A and R is true and R is the correct explanation.

A. Raja Ram Mohan Roy

A. The Bengal Gazett

A. Abindra Nath Tagore

A) The Grimm Brothers

Ans. Wood Block Printing came to Europe after 1295

Ans. Importance of the printing press in the spread of the Protestant

 A printed copy of this was posted on a church door in Wittenberg.

 This print brought about a new intellectual atmosphere, which

 Print encouraged people to think reasonably and question the

2. _________ method of hand-printing was developed in China.

3. _________ brought the knowledge of woodblock printing technique

4. The off-set press could print up to ______ colors at a time.

5. The statement, “Tremble, therefore, tyrants of the world! Tremble

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