Single Answer MCQ
Q-00045166

Why were schools essential for the publishing industry in the late nineteenth century?

1

Higher demand for adult literature

2

Increase in primary education led to the need for textbooks

3

Decline in public libraries

4

Reduction of working hours

Answer and Solution

Answer

B. Increase in primary education led to the need for textbooks

Solution:

The correct answer is B. With compulsory primary education introduced, there was a rising need for school textbooks, making school content critical for the publishing industry to cater to the new generation of readers.

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