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Asked: November 2, 2025In: Class 10 Social Science

Read the given text and answer the following questions: Why Newspapers? Krishnaji Trimbuck Ranade inhabitant of Poona intends to publish a Newspaper in the Marathi Language with a view of affording useful information on every topic of local interest. It will be open for free discussion on subjects of general utility, scientific investigation and the speculations connected with the antiquities, statistics, curiosities, history and geography of the country and of the Deccan especially… the patronage and support of all interested in the diffusion of knowledge and Welfare of the People is earnestly solicited. “The task of the native newspapers and political associations is identical to the role of the Opposition in the House of Commons in Parliament in England. That is to critically examine government policy to suggest improvements, by removing those parts that will not be to the benefit of the people and also by ensuring speedy implementation. These associations ought to carefully study the particular issues, gather diverse relevant information on the nation as well as on what are the possible and desirable improvements and this will surely earn it considerable influence”. 8.1. Explain the main reason for publishing newspapers by Krishna ji. 8.2. How was the task of native newspaper and political association seen identical to the role of the opposition? 8.3. Analyze the reasons for the popularity of newspapers during the 19th century.

Krishnaji aimed to inform people about social, political and scientific developments. Local newspapers and political groups criticised government policies, acting as opposition. In the 19th century, newspapers gained popularity by presenting political news and reporting on social, cultural and scientific ...