Chapter 5 - Print Culture & The Modern World– Class 10 History - Test Yourself (CBSE)

📝 Test Yourself

This section contains 50 active recall questions to test your understanding without seeing answers first. Attempt all questions honestly, then check your score. Perfect for self-assessment before exams.

📋 Instructions

Attempt all questions without looking at answers

Write your answers on paper or mentally

Score 1 mark for each correct answer

Check answers only after completing all questions

Target: Score at least 40/50 (80%)

Active Recall Questions (1 Mark Each)

Answer questions 1-50. Questions 1-30: Fill in blanks, 31-40: One word, 41-50: True/False.

1. The earliest print technology was developed in __________, Japan and Korea.
2. __________ invented the printing press in the 15th century.
3. The Gutenberg Bible was printed in __________.
4. __________ were low-priced small books sold by pedlars.
5. __________ was the author of 'My Childhood and University Days'.
6. The Vernacular Press Act was passed in __________.
7. __________ started the Bengal Gazette.
8. __________ published 'Samvad Kaumudi' in Bengali.
9. __________ published 'Bombay Samachar' in Gujarati.
10. __________ wrote 'Gulamgiri'.
11. __________ founded the 'Sambad Kaumudi'.
12. __________ was the first printed book in Europe.
13. __________ wrote 'Chhote Aur Bade Ka Sawal'.
14. __________ was a famous chapbook in England.
15. __________ published 'Istri Dharm Vichar'.
16. __________ wrote 'Sultana's Dream'.
17. The printing press first came to India with __________ missionaries.
18. __________ started the first Malayalam magazine.
19. __________ published 'Amar Jiban' autobiography.
20. __________ wrote 'Kashi Yatra'.
21. __________ started the 'Deoband Seminary'.
22. __________ printed the 'Ramcharitmanas' of Tulsidas.
23. __________ published 'Chandrika'.
24. The __________ Act imposed censorship on Indian press.
25. __________ wrote 'What is to be Done?'.
26. __________ invented woodblock printing.
27. __________ published 'Hindustan' newspaper.
28. __________ started 'Bharatendu' magazine.
29. __________ wrote 'Stories of the Gods'.
30. The first Tamil book was printed in __________.
31. Which country first developed printing?
32. Name the first book printed by Gutenberg.
33. What were cheap books sold by pedlars called?
34. Which act restricted Indian language newspapers?
35. Who wrote 'Amar Jiban'?
36. Which magazine was started by Raja Ram Mohan Roy?
37. What is the printing method using carved wooden blocks?
38. Who started the first Indian newspaper?
39. Which social reformer wrote 'Gulamgiri'?
40. What was the first printed Indian newspaper?
41. Printing was first developed in Europe. (True/False)
42. Martin Luther supported the Catholic Church. (True/False)
43. Women writers became popular in the 19th century. (True/False)
44. The Vernacular Press Act was passed in 1857. (True/False)
45. James Augustus Hicky started Bengal Gazette. (True/False)
46. Printing helped spread the ideas of the French Revolution. (True/False)
47. Children's books were not printed in the 19th century. (True/False)
48. Indian manuscripts were printed before the British period. (True/False)
49. Printing created a new reading public. (True/False)
50. Newspapers were banned in colonial India. (True/False)

📊 Answer Key & Scoring

PART A Answers (Questions 1-30):

1. China
2. Johannes Gutenberg
3. 1455
4. Chapbooks
5. Rashsundari Debi
6. 1878
7. James Augustus Hicky
8. Raja Ram Mohan Roy
9. Fardoonji Murzban
10. Jyotiba Phule
11. Raja Ram Mohan Roy
12. Bible
13. Kashibaba
14. Penny chapbooks
15. Ram Chaddha
16. Rokeya Hossain
17. Portuguese
18. Herman Gundert
19. Rashsundari Debi
20. Balshashti Jadav
21. Muhammad Qasim Nanautavi
22. Naval Kishore Press
23. Gangadhar Bhattacharya
24. Vernacular Press
25. Lenin
26. Chinese
27. Madan Mohan Malviya
28. Bharatendu Harishchandra
29. E.V. Ramaswamy Naicker
30. 1579

PART B Answers (Questions 31-40):

31. China
32. Bible
33. Chapbooks
34. Vernacular Press Act
35. Rashsundari Debi
36. Sambad Kaumudi
37. Woodblock
38. James Augustus Hicky
39. Jyotiba Phule
40. Bengal Gazette

PART C Answers (Questions 41-50):

41. False
42. False
43. True
44. False
45. True
46. True
47. False
48. True
49. True
50. False

Your Score	Performance Level	Recommended Action
45-50	Outstanding	Ready for board exam
40-44	Excellent	Minor revision needed
35-39	Good	Revise weak areas
30-34	Average	Re-study chapter
Below 30	Needs Improvement	Start from NCERT basics

💡 Active Recall Benefits

Forgets 70% less: Active recall is 50% more effective than passive reading

Identifies gaps: Clearly shows what you don't know

Builds confidence: Regular testing reduces exam anxiety

Improves retention: Retrieval practice strengthens memory

Exam simulation: Prepares you for actual test conditions

Pro Tip: Attempt this test once a week until you consistently score 45+. This ensures long-term retention.