#ssc 10th
- The first official archives of India, the ‘Imperial Record Department’, established in Kolkata in 1891, was shifted to Delhi in .......... Answer: B. 1911 Answer: (A) 1911 The archives were opened for the public in 1998 by President K. R. Narayanan. 1
- The ‘Peshwa Daftar’, about 5 crore Modi documents related to Maratha history, is in the .......... branch of the Maharashtra State Archives. Answer: A. Pune Answer: (C) Pune The State Archives also has branches in Mumbai, Kolhapur, Aurangabad and Nagpur. 1
- The twenty three volumes of ‘Maharashtriya Dnyankosh’ were edited by .......... Answer: C. Shridhar Vyankatesh Ketkar Answer: (C) Shridhar Vyankatesh Ketkar Ketkar wanted to widen access to knowledge and expand the intel... 1
- ‘Prachin Bharatiya Sthalakosh’ (1969), giving information about places in ancient literature, was compiled by .......... Answer: D. Siddheshwarshastri Chitrav Answer: (A) Siddheshwarshastri Chitrav It covers places mentioned in Vedic literature, the epics, Pura... 1
- Hegel’s well-known book is .......... Answer: B. Reason in History Answer: (B) Reason in History Hegel’s lectures and articles were published as ‘Encyclopaedia of Philosophical S... 1
- Who is known as ‘Riyasatkar’? Answer: A. Govind Sakharam Sardesai Answer: (A) Govind Sakharam Sardesai His publication ‘Marathi Riyasat’ became so famous that people bega... 1
- Which Indian tradition was declared Oral and Intangible heritage by UNESCO in 2016? Answer: C. Yoga Answer: (B) Yoga Ramlila was declared in 2005, Kalbelia in 2010 and the tradition of Vedic Chanting in 2003. 1
- ‘Kootiyattam’, declared Oral and Intangible heritage in 2001, is a Sanskrit theatre of .......... Answer: D. Kerala Answer: (D) Kerala Kootiyattam is the Sanskrit Theatre of Kerala. 1
- Among the six aspects (Shadange) of painting, ‘Varnikabhang’ means .......... Answer: C. Colour composition Answer: (C) Colour composition Bhava means expressions, Lavanyayojana aesthetics, and Pramana proportionate de... 1
- ‘Vividh Bharati’ programmes are broadcast in .......... regional languages and 146 dialects. Answer: D. 24 Answer: (C) 24 Akashvani also broadcasts special programmes for farmers, workers, the youth and women. 1
- In India, a well-known ‘Heritage Walk’ is organised in the city of .......... Answer: C. Ahmedabad Answer: (A) Ahmedabad Heritage walks are also organised regularly in Mumbai and Pune. 1
- The earliest inscription, dating back to 4500 B.C.E. and recording a battle between two kingdoms, is displayed at the .......... museum in France. Answer: C. Louvre Answer: (D) Louvre The tradition of recording historical events goes back to the Sumer civilisation in Mesopotamia; this e... 1
- In the historical writings after .......... women were portrayed as an independent social class. Answer: C. 1990 Answer: (C) 1990 Feminist historiography led to in-depth research on women’s lives; after 1990 women were portrayed as an in... 1
- ‘Bharat Itihas Samshodhak Mandal’ was founded in Pune on 7th July 1910 by .......... Answer: B. V. K. Rajwade Answer: (A) V. K. Rajwade Rajwade founded it to facilitate historical research; he also edited 22 volumes of ‘Marat... 1
- Mahatma Phule unfolded the history of the ‘shudratishudra’ communities in his book .......... Answer: A. Gulamgiri Answer: (C) Gulamgiri In ‘Gulamgiri’ Phule drew attention to the exploitation of women, shudras and atishudras done in... 1
- ‘Kitab-e-Navras’, a text about Indian classical music in Dakhani Urdu, was written by .......... Answer: D. Ibrahim Adilshah II Answer: (D) Ibrahim Adilshah II The ruler of Bijapur wrote it; it includes verses sung in the Dhrupad style. 1
- Which building is the finest example of Indo-Gothic architecture and a World Heritage Site? Answer: A. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Railway Terminus, Mumbai Answer: (B) Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Railway Terminus, Mumbai Indo-Gothic... 1
- The Doordarshan serial ‘Bharat Ek Khoj’, based on Pandit Nehru’s ‘Discovery of India’, was directed by .......... Answer: B. Shyam Benegal Answer: (A) Shyam Benegal Roshan Seth played Pandit Nehru’s role and also appeared as the narrator. 1
- The first monthly magazine in Marathi, ‘Digdarshan’, was started by .......... Answer: C. Balshastri Jambhekar Answer: (A) Balshastri Jambhekar Shejwalkar later started and edited the historiographical journal ‘Pragati’... 1
- The play ‘Natasamrat’, styled after Shakespeare’s ‘King Lear’, was written by .......... Answer: A. Kusumagraj (Vishnu Waman Shirwadkar) Answer: (B) Kusumagraj (Vishnu Waman Shirwadkar) Its protagonist Ganpatrao Belvalkar blends... 1
- The movie ‘Bajirao-Mastani’ (1925) by Bhalaji Pendharkar was banned because .......... Answer: A. the British suspected it spread nationalistic sentiments Answer: (D) the British suspected it spread nationalistic sentiments The... 1
- The daily schedule of Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi, including exercise on the Mallakhamb, is described in ‘Maza Pravas’ by .......... Answer: B. Vishnubhat Godse Answer: (D) Vishnubhat Godse The account is translated from ‘Maza Pravas’ by Vishnubhat Godse. 1
- The film ‘Mary Kom’ is about the first Indian female boxer to participate in the Olympics and win a .......... medal. Answer: C. bronze Answer: (B) bronze ‘Dangal’ is based on the Foghat sisters, the first Indian female wrestlers to win gold at international... 1
- Who constructed amenities on pilgrim routes like the Chardham Yatras and Bara Jyotirlingas from her personal funds? Answer: A. Ahilyabai Holkar Answer: (C) Ahilyabai Holkar Her constructions are noteworthy in the context of religious tourism. 1