History Question Answers Chapter 1 Sources of History Class 8 Maharashtra Board

Question Answers For All Chapters – History Class 8

Exercise

1. Rewrite the statements by choosing the appropriate options:

(1) Among the historical sources, __________ sources are based on modern technology.

Answer: (d) Audio-visual

(2) The __________ is a museum in Pune which gives information about the history of Mahatma Gandhi.

Answer: (a) Aga Khan Palace

(3) A unique discovery of modern technology in the 20th century is __________.

Answer: (d) Films

2. Explain the following statements with reasons:

(1) During the British period, newspapers also acted as a source of social reformation.

Answer:

• Newspapers during the British period provided information about political, social, and cultural issues.
• They spread awareness among people and encouraged social reforms.
• Newspapers like Kesari, Deenbandhu, and Dnyanoday inspired people to fight against injustice.

(2) Audio-visual recordings are considered the most trustworthy source for the study of Modern Indian History.

Answer:

• Audio-visual recordings give direct evidence of historical events through images and sounds.
• They are more accurate than written or oral sources as they show real-life situations.
• Examples include films of Dandi Yatra and Quit India Movement, which help us see history as it happened.

3. Write short notes:

(1) Photographs

Answer:

• Photographs are visual sources that show people, objects, and events.
• They provide information about the appearance, dressing style, and environment of the time.
• Photographs are considered more accurate and reliable than paintings.

(2) Museums and History

Answer:

• Museums preserve and display historical objects, documents, and photographs.
• They help us learn about the culture, lifestyle, and important events of the past.
• For example, Aga Khan Palace in Pune has documents related to Mahatma Gandhi’s life.

(3) Audio Sources

Answer:

• Audio sources include recordings of speeches, songs, and interviews.
• They capture the voices and thoughts of important personalities.
• Examples include the speech of Subhash Chandra Bose and the national anthem sung by Rabindranath Tagore.

4. Complete the following diagram:

Material Sources:

1. Buildings and Monuments
2. Coins and Sculptures
3. Roads and Bridges
4. Prisons and Forts