AI-generated practice question — model-generated for extra practice, not a previous-year CBSE board question.
Manuscripts were highly expensive and fragile, requiring careful handling. Additionally, the script was written in different styles, making them difficult to read easily. Due to these reasons, manuscripts were not widely used in everyday life despite India's rich tradition of manuscript production.
Source: Chapter 5, Section 6.1 – Manuscripts Before the Age of Print
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The question targets two specific reasons from the textbook — cost/fragility and readability. Examiners expect both points for full 2 marks. Avoid writing about the history of manuscripts in general; stick strictly to why they were not widely used. The passage also mentions teachers dictating from memory as supporting evidence — you may add it briefly if needed, but the two core reasons are sufficient.