Question

Explain the following statement with reason. 
Only trained persons, who are duly qualified can take up the tasks involved in the work of conservation and preservation.

Answer 1

1. The statement mentions the requirement of trained people in handling conservation and preservation.
2. Every level from collecting the sources of History, arranging the records, Indexes, etc. needs to have the required knowledge of the work involved so as to make it easier and reduce the chances of errors.
3. A person with no knowledge on a book to be preserved may never understand the importance of a torn page and might throw it away.

Answer 2

Only trained persons, who are duly qualified can take up the tasks involved in the work of conservation and preservation.
Points:

• Collection of historical sources, their record, manuscripts, lists, old texts, material sources - maintenance and presentation should be done carefully.
• Only after completion of proper training, it is possible.
• Thus, training is required to take up tasks involved in the work of conservation and preservation.

Answer 3

1. Institutes like libraries, museums, and archives conserve and preserve precious historical heritage. The task involved in the work of conservation and preservation is the following:
   a) collecting the sources of history creating their records and indexes
   b) exhibiting manuscripts, old books, and artifacts after completing necessary treatments require very careful handling and management.
2. For above tasks needs people with specific skills.
3. Therefore, only trained persons, who are duly qualified, can take up the tasks involved in the work of conservation and preservation.