History & Civics
(I) The social reformers launched a crusade against socio-religious evils prevalent in Indian society in the 19th century.
(II) Many newspapers and magazines in vernacular languages were launched.
- (II) contradicts (I)
- (II) is the reason for (I)
- (I) is true but (II) is false
- (I) and (II) are independent of each other.
Answer
(II) is the reason for (I)
Explanation — Statement (I) is true because in the 19th century many social reformers worked to remove evils such as sati, child marriage, caste discrimination and the poor condition of women.
Statement (II) is also true. Many newspapers and magazines were started in vernacular languages, which helped in spreading new ideas among the common people. Through these publications, reformers could make people aware of social evils and encourage public opinion against them.
Thus, vernacular newspapers and magazines became an important means for reformers to carry on their crusade against socio-religious evils.
Therefore, Statement (II) is the reason for Statement (I).
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