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What kind of sources can we study history with the help of?
What kind of sources can we study history with the help of?
Written sources, material sources, oral sources and sources in the audio-visual medium.
Which of the following are included in written sources?
Which of the following are included in written sources?
- Encyclopedias
- Newspapers
- Periodicals
- Diaries
- Reference books
- Correspondence
- Documents in the Archives
- Postage Stamps
- Government Gazettes
- All of the above (correct)
What is the place where historical documents are preserved called?
What is the place where historical documents are preserved called?
Archives
Newspapers are considered the fourth pillar of democracy in the modern period.
Newspapers are considered the fourth pillar of democracy in the modern period.
From 1961 to 2000, what was the only available media?
From 1961 to 2000, what was the only available media?
What kind of information can we get through newspapers?
What kind of information can we get through newspapers?
After 1953, what has been an important source of primary details of all important events?
After 1953, what has been an important source of primary details of all important events?
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Sources of History
Sources of History
Sources like written, material, oral, and audio-visual mediums used to study history.
Written Sources
Written Sources
Documents, books, and other written records that provide firsthand information about the past.
Archives
Archives
Places where historical documents are preserved.
Newspapers
Newspapers
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Press Trust of India (PTI)
Press Trust of India (PTI)
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Study Notes
- Sources of modern history differ from those of ancient and medieval history.
- History can be studied with the help of written, material, oral, and audio-visual sources.
- Sources at the regional, state, national, and international levels are important in the modern period.
Written Sources
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Written sources include:
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Newspapers
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Encyclopedias
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Periodicals
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Diaries
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Reference books
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Correspondence
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Government gazettes
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Postage stamps
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Documents in the Archives
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Archives are places where historical documents are preserved.
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The main office of the National Archives of India is located in New Delhi, and it is the largest archive in Asia.
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Newspapers are considered the fourth pillar of democracy and a major medium of information.
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From 1961 to 2000, print media, especially newspapers, was the primary source of information
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Later, the internet provided an alternative, but print media continues to be powerful.
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Newspapers provide information about national and international affairs like politics, art, sports, literature, and social and cultural matters.
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Newspapers often include content related to human life and publish regional editions and supplements with information on various topics.
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Dailies, weeklies, and monthly and annual magazines are important print media sources.
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Some newspapers produce year-end supplements summarizing important events of the year.
Press Trust of India (PTI)
- After 1953, PTI was an important source of primary details on important events and articles.
- PTI provides reports, photographs, and articles on financial and scientific issues to newspapers.
- PTI has started an online service
- In the 1990s, satellite broadcast technology replaced tele-printers for disseminating news across the country.
- PTI's material is important for writing the history of modern India.
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