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Which of the following cannot be considered a source of modern history?

A
Gossips
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Newspapers
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Government documents
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Sculptures
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Solution

The correct option is A Gossips
Solution: Option D

Explanation:
  • Gossips: Gossips carry no credibility and hence cannot be considered a source of modern history.
  • Government documents: Government documents of the modern Indian period can be used to understand strategies used by the British to control India.​
  • Newspapers: Provide information about the political, social, economic, and cultural happenings of that period.​
  • Historical buildings: Information about different styles and architectural techniques of the recent past.​
  • Sculptures: Statues and sculptures give us important information about different historical personalities.

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