CBSE Class 10 Social Science Print Culture and Modern World MCQs Set 07

Answer: (b) Well-known Japanese artist; his art form 'Ukiyo'

Explanation:
1. Kitagawa Utamaro was a well-known Japanese artist known for his 'Ukiyo' art form.

Teacher's Note:
a) Kitagawa Utamaro was a Japanese artist known for 'Ukiyo' art.
b) This parallels Ram Mohan Roy's legacy as a reformer and publisher.

Answer: (c) Tripitaka Koreana: Collection of Buddhist scriptures

Explanation:
1. Tripitaka Koreana is indeed a collection of Buddhist scriptures, making this the correctly matched pair.

Teacher's Note:
a) Tripitaka Koreana = collection of Buddhist scriptures.
b) The other pairs misdescribe the Diamond Sutra, the Bible and Jikji.

Answer: (d) Buddhist missionaries in 768-770 AD

Explanation:
1. Buddhist missionaries introduced hand-printing technology to Japan around 768-770 AD.

Teacher's Note:
a) Buddhist missionaries brought hand-printing to Japan, around 768-770 AD.
b) This technology originated in China and spread via religious networks.

Answer: (b) Development of a new intellectual atmosphere and spread of new ideas that led to the Reformation

Explanation:
1. Luther's praise of printing is best supported by how it fostered a new intellectual climate and spread of ideas that directly fuelled the Protestant Reformation.

Teacher's Note:
a) Printing fostered the intellectual climate that enabled the Reformation.
b) This is the consequence most directly supporting Luther's praise of print.

Answer: (d) Both (I) and (II) are correct

Explanation:
1. Nationalist periodicals did proliferate despite colonial restrictions, and they genuinely promoted nationalist movements and exposed colonial misrule, making both statements correct.

Teacher's Note:
a) Nationalist periodicals spread despite restrictions and actively exposed colonial misrule.
b) Both statements are accurate descriptions of their role.

Answer: (b) The fear of artists about the cultural impact of western education upon women has been shown in the picture

Explanation:
1. Such imagery typically reflects contemporary anxiety about western-style education changing women's roles and behaviour, which is the specific concern depicted.

Teacher's Note:
a) The image reflects anxiety over western education's cultural impact on women.
b) This was a common concern in print culture of the period, more specific than a general depiction of society or marriage.

Answer: (d) (IV), (II), (III) and (I)

Explanation:
1. Gutenberg invented the printing press in the 1430s (IV); Luther's writings began the Reformation in 1517 (II); Menocchio's trial for reinterpreting the Bible came later, in 1599 (III); and print culture's role in creating conditions for the French Revolution came last, in the 18th century (I).

Teacher's Note:
a) Correct order: Gutenberg's press → Luther's Reformation → Menocchio's trial → French Revolution.
b) Each milestone built on the spread of print culture established by the previous one.

Answer: (c) Printing of books had the potential to bring an end to despotism

Explanation:
1. Mercier's quote expresses the belief that the printed word had the power to challenge and ultimately end tyrannical rule.

Teacher's Note:
a) Mercier believed print could topple despotism by empowering writers.
b) This reflects Enlightenment-era faith in the subversive power of printed ideas.

Answer: (b) (II) and (III) only

Explanation:
1. 'Chhote Aur Bade Ka Sawal' and 'Sacchi Kavitayen' specifically addressed caste-based exploitation and the poor, unlike Sambad Kaumudi (focused on religious reform) and Amar Jiban (a woman's personal autobiography).

Teacher's Note:
a) 'Chhote Aur Bade Ka Sawal' and 'Sacchi Kavitayen' address caste exploitation specifically.
b) Sambad Kaumudi and Amar Jiban cover different themes (religious reform and personal memoir respectively).

Answer: (a) (III), (IV), (I), (II)

Explanation:
1. Catholic priests first printed a Tamil book at Cochin (III); about 50 Konkani/Kanara books followed (IV); Dutch Protestant missionaries later printed 32 Tamil texts (I); and the first Malayalam book came later still (II).

Teacher's Note:
a) Correct order: first Tamil book (Cochin) → Konkani/Kanara books → Dutch Tamil texts → first Malayalam book.
b) This traces the gradual spread of printing to different South Indian languages.

Answer: (d) (A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)

Explanation:
1. Ninety-Five Theses concerned Christian doctrine and reform (IV); Chhote Aur Bade Ka Sawal addressed caste exploitation (III); Amar Jiban described a woman's daily life (II); and Sambad Kaumudi opposed idolatry and the Brahmanical priesthood (I).

Teacher's Note:
a) Ninety-Five Theses = Christianity; Chhote Aur Bade Ka Sawal = caste exploitation.
b) Amar Jiban = women's daily life; Sambad Kaumudi = against idolatry/priesthood.

Answer: (a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

Explanation:
1. The Chinese imperial state did produce most printed matter in this period, and this is correctly explained by its sponsorship of printing textbooks for its civil service examinations.

Teacher's Note:
a) Imperial patronage of textbook printing explains China's dominance of pre-press printed matter.
b) Both statements are true, and R correctly explains why A held.

Answer: (c) (A) is correct but (R) is wrong

Explanation:
1. Apprehension about print's influence on people's minds was indeed real (A), but the sweeping claim that all new ideas were 'completely disastrous and blasphemous' is an overgeneralisation and not accurate (R is wrong).

Teacher's Note:
a) Apprehension about print's influence was genuine and documented.
b) But claiming ALL new ideas were disastrous/blasphemous overstates the case -- many were simply unfamiliar, not inherently dangerous.