SSC (English Medium) 10th Standard - Maharashtra State Board Question Bank Solutions for History and Political Science

Choose the correct alternative and write the complete statement.
It may be said that was the founder of modern historiography.

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Sports Tourism.

Currently the structure of sports economy has been significantly affected.

Find the incorrect pair in every set and write the correct one.

(i) Kutub Minar - Mehrauli
(ii) Gol Gumbaz - Bijapur
(iii) Gondeshwar temple - Ambarnath
(iv) Taj Mahal - Agra

Read the following passage and answer the questions based on it.

The movement started by Vishnudas Bhave was followed in Maharashtra by historical, mythological and also light farcical stage plays. The farcical plays dealt with social issues in a humorous way.
            Initially no written scripts were used. Often, only the lyrics were written downbut the dialogues used to be spontaneous. V.J. Kirtane was the first author who wrote the script of Thorale Madhavrao Peshwe in 1861 and its printed copy was made available. This was the beginning of the tradition of having a complete written script ready before staging a play.
         In the latter half of the 19th century, Balkrishnbuva Ichalkaranjikar made special efforts to introduce classical khyal music in Maharashtra. After him Ustad Alladiya Khan, Ustad Abdul Karim Khan and Ustad Rahimatkhan contributed in a great way. Their efforts helped in developing a taste for classical music among the audience in Maharashtra. The growing popularity of classical music resulted in the origin of musical Marathi theatre. The musical plays of Kirloskar Mandali became very popular. Sangeet Shakuntal written by Annasaheb Kirloskar earned a great popularity. Another musical play, Sharada, written by Govind Ballal Deval is quite important, as it comments in a humorous style on the evil custom of marrying young girls to aged men. Also plays such as Mooknayak, written by Shripad Krishna Kolahtkar, Sangeet Manapaman, written by Krishnaji Prabhakar Khadilkar and Ekach Pyala written by Ram Ganesh Gadkari are important in the history of Marathi theatre.

1. Who presented the play Seetaswayamvar in theatre?
2. Who is the author of the drama Sangeet Sharada?
3. Explain how drama creates social awakening.

Find the incorrect pair in every set and write the correct one.
(i) Vishnudas Bhave - Father of the Marathi Theatre
(ii) Balkrishnabuva Ichalkaranjikar - Introduction of Khyal Music in Maharashtra
(iii) Anandrao Painter - Maker of Cine-camera of Indian make
(iv) Kamalabai Mangarulkar - First Woman Actor

Complete the following web.

The essence of democracy is ______.

Find the incorrect pair in every set and rewrite the correct one.

Find the incorrect pair in every set and write the correct one.

(i) Prabhakar  - Gopal Hari Deshmukh
(ii) Darpan  - Balashashtri Jambhekar
(iii) Deenbandhu  - Krishnarao Bhalekar
(iv) Kesari   - Bal Gangadhar Tilak

Explain the statement with reasons.

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

Explain the concept.

Decentralisation of Power

Answer the question in detail.
What measures you will suggest for conservation of sources of History?

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The party based on the communist ideology is _________.

Read the following passage and answer the questions based on it.

‘Heritage Walks’ as an organised group activity has gained popularity
in many countries. India has a rich history, which can be traced back to
many millenniums. Every region of India is full of historical places from
ancient, medieval and modern period. The ‘Heritage walk’ organised in the
city of Ahmedabad is well-known. In the cities of Mumbai and Pune in
Maharashtra such walks are organised regularly. Heritage walks can
encourage people to support projects like conservation and preservation of
historical monuments, to collect authentic information about them and to
publish it through various media. Residences of renowned citizens who have

passed away are also part of heritage. In some cities ‘blue plaques’ with the
names and other relevant information of such citizens are placed on their
residences, as a part heritage scheme.

1. What is heritage walk? 
2. Where is heritage walk organised? 
3. What can we achieve with the help of heritage walk?

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Increased participation of__________ in political process is serious problem for democratic system.

Explain whether the statement is true or false with reason.
Right to information has reduced the element of secrecy.

Explain whether the statement is true or false with reason.
Majority vote is not important in democracy.

How can we correlate applied history with our present?

Explain whether the statement is true or false with reason.
Dr Rajendra Rana is known as ‘Waterman of India.’