CBSE Class 10 Social Science 2015 Term 1 Paper

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'The shift from hand printing to mechanical printing led to the print revolution in Europe. Explain the statement with examples.
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How did the novels fulfil the task of nation building during the British period? Explain.**
Solution:  
The shift from hand printing to mechanical printing led to the print revolution in Europe as printing became a revolutionary thing for the masses for getting information quickly.
(i) In the hand printing period, the printed books were resembled at a place and were not available for all to read, it was just a manuscript which was not available for the masses.
(ii) Handwriting became more stylish after the invention of mechanical printing. Letters were made up of metals in this type of printing style.
(iii) Paper borders were made and some other patterns were used in the printing to make it more attractive.
(iv) Books were printed for rich section of the society in the Europe and it was decorated on his own bill and designed by his own choice.
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