Explain the concept:Oral Sources.

1.	Explain the concept:Oral Sources.
Answer» 1. The compositions which are passed on from one generation to the other by way of information or rote learning and which are not in written form are called the ‘oral sources of history’. 2. Folk songs, powadas, ovees, inspirational songs, folk tales, etc. are included in oral sources. 3. The creators of the oral sources mostly remain unknown. 4. We come to know about prevalent social life, traditions, customs, language, etc. through oral sources. 5. The aim of oral sources was to entertain, inspire and create vitality in the society.

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1. The compositions which are passed on from one generation to the other by way of information or rote learning and which are not in written form are called the ‘oral sources of history’.

2. Folk songs, powadas, ovees, inspirational songs, folk tales, etc. are included in oral sources.

3. The creators of the oral sources mostly remain unknown.

4. We come to know about prevalent social life, traditions, customs, language, etc. through oral sources.

5. The aim of oral sources was to entertain, inspire and create vitality in the society.

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