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Read the following extract from the text book and answer the questions given below:

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 of critically examining government policy to suggest improvements, by removing the 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.

Native Opinion, 3 April 1870.

 

(a) To which British institution is the role of native newspapers compared?

(b) Examine the role of native newspapers as explained in this passage.

(c) What impact did vernacular newspapers have on the Indian people?

(d) Name two newspapers published during this time?

 

Answer:

(a) The role of native newspapers has been compared to the role of opposition in the House of Commons of British Parliament.

(b) The role of native newspaper, like the opposition in the House of Commons should critically examine the government policies, suggest improvements by remove those parts which would not benefit people and should  ensure and speedy implementation of the approved policy.

(c) Newspapers conveyed news from one place to another creating Pan-Indian identities. They also exposed colonial misrule and encouraged growth of nationalist sentiments. Newspapers also highlighted social evils that existed like sati and idolatry and sought to create an atmosphere for change.

(d) The two newspapers were Ram mohas Roy's Sambad Kaumudi and the Bombay Samachar.