SSC (English Medium) १० वीं कक्षा - Maharashtra State Board Question Bank Solutions

Which features of cricket commentary by Bal J. Pandit can be mentioned?

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‘Bharat Ek Khoj’

'Bharat Ek Khoj', a serial telecasted by Doordarshan has a special place in the history of Indian television serials. It was based on'Discovery of India', a book written by Pandith Jawaharlal Nehru. It was directed by Shyam Benegal. This serial presented the history of India from the ancient to the modern period, throwing light on social, cultural and political history of respective periods.
It effectively portrayed many aspects of Indian history like Harappan Civilisation, Vedic history, interpretation of Ramayana and Mahabharata. Mauryan period, Turk-Afghan invasions, Mughal period and the contributions of Mughal emperors Bhakti movement, Role of Chhatrapti shivaji Maharaja, Movements of social reform and Indian struggle for independence, etc.
Roshan Seth, the actor who played Pandit Nehru's role in this serial also appeared as a narrator, introducing and explaining various parts of the story by dramatising them, using folklore and informative speeches. The serial was admired in all parts of India because of the comprehensive historical perspective of Pandit Nehru and its equally comprehensive visual presentation.

(1) On which book is a series ‘Bharat Ek Khoj’ based on?
(2) Who directed the serial ‘Bharat Ek Khoj’?
(3) Which factors/aspects, according to you, made the serial ‘Bharat Ek Khoj’ popular?

Choose the correct option from the given options and complete the sentence

Justice party – a non-Brahmin movement was transformed into ____________ Political party.

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The major challenge faced by all democratic nations in the world is ___________.

State whether the following statement is true or false. Give reasons for your answer.
People may lose confidence in the democratic process due to corruption during elections.

Complete the concept map:

It may be said that ______ was the founder of modern historiography. 

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 __________ wrote the book entitled ‘Archaeology of Knowledge’. 

 Identify the wrong pair in the following, correct it and rewrite.

Explain the following with its reasons.

Historical research was driven to focus in depth on various aspects of women’s life. 

Answer the following in 25-30 words.

What is historiography?

Obtain detailed information on your favourite subject and write its history. For example:

• History of Pen
• History of Printing technology
• History of Computers 

Explain the following statement giving reasons. 

It is essential to study the history of technology.

______ is supposed to be the first keertankar in Maharashtra. 

Explain the following statement with reasons.

Bharuds composed by Saint Eknath is popular in Maharashtra.

Answer the question in 25-30 words.

What is Powada? 

Complete the following chart. 

Complete the sentence by choosing the correct option. 

The ancient event of Olympic competitions used to be held at ______.

Explain the difference between indoor and outdoor games.

Choose the correct option from the given options and complete the sentence. 
When people come together and participate in the electoral process, to acquire political power, such organizations are called ________