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Which of the following is a primary source that historians use to study the Revolt of 1857 in Bengal?

easy MCQ 1 mark Class 8 · History · How, When and Where
  1. A textbook written in 1970s
  2. Diary of a British officer
  3. Newspaper article published in 1948
  4. A documentary from 1995
Answer
Diary of a British officer

The correct answer is Diary of a British officer — Therefore the diary is the primary source used.

Step-by-step solution

  1. A primary source is a document or object created during the time being studied.
  2. A diary kept by a British officer in Bengal during 1857 is a contemporary record of events.
  3. A textbook written in the 1970s is a later analysis and hence a secondary source.
  4. A newspaper article from 1948 and a documentary from 1995 were produced long after the revolt.
  5. Therefore the diary is the primary source used.
Common mistake: Confusing secondary source like a textbook as primary

Concept tested: Primary source identification

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