Question

What are the ‘sources of modern Indian history’?

Answer 1

Instruction :

• Explain what sources are and how sources can be used.

• List out the various types of sources.

Solution :

• There exists a lot of evidence or objects which can be used to obtain information about the past.

• Different objects give information about the time period they belong to.

• These objects or evidence which can be used to study history are called sources.

• The sources which provide us with information about the modern period in India are called ‘Sources of modern Indian history’.

• They can be classified into :

  • Material sources

    • Historical buildings

    • Paintings

    • Statues and sculptures

  • Written sources

    • Books

    • Government documents

    • Newspapers and magazines