Balbharti Maharashtra State Board Class 10 History Solutions Chapter 6 Entertainment and History Notes, Textbook Exercise Important Questions and Answers.
Question 1.
(A) Choose the correct option from the given options and complete the statement.
(1) ……… are supposed to be the first keertankar in Maharashtra.
(a) Saint Dnyanehshwar
(b) Saint Tukaram
(c) Saint Namdev
(d) Saint Eknath
Answer:
(c) Saint Namdev
(2) Baburao painter made the movie, …………………….. .
(a) Pundalik
(b) Raja Harischandra
(c) Sairandhri
(d) Bajirao-Mastani
Answer:
(c) Sairandhri
(B) Identify and write the wrong pair in the following set.
(1) Raigadala Jevha Jag Yete – Vasant Kanetkar
(2) Tilak Ani Agarkar – Vishram Bedekar
(3) Sashtang Namaskar – Acharya Atre
(4) Ekach Pyala – Annasaheb Kirloskar
Answer:
(4) Wrong Pair: Ekach Pyala – Annasaheb Kirloskar
Question 2.
Complete the following chart.
| Bhajan | Keertan | Lalit | Bharud | |
| Characteristics | ||||
| Examples |
Answer:
| Sr.No. | Point | Bhajan | Keertan | Lalit | Bharud |
| 1 | Characteristics | Singing songs in praise of God and chanting his name accompanied by Taal (Cymbals), Pakhvaj and Mridangam | (1) Naman and Nirupanacha Abhang and Nirupan comprise the Poorvarang (2) Narration of a story to illustrate main theme is Uttarrang |
(1) Deity is invoked during festival to fulfill desire (2) It is performed in a theatrical style. Stories of Krishna, Rama and great devotees are presented during performances |
It is a metaphorical song with spiritual and ethical teachings. |
| 2 | Examples | Bhajans of Saint Tulsidas, Saint Tukadoji Maharaj and Saint Namdev | Naraadiya Keertan and Mahatma Phule’s Keertan | Popular in Konkan and Goa | Bharuds of Saints Eknath, Namdev and Dnyaneshwar. |
Question 3.
Write short notes:
(1) Need of entertainment
Answer:
(2) Marathi Theatre
Answer:
(3) Entertainment and professional opportunities
Answer:
Question 4.
Explain the following statements with reasons.
(1) Expertise in history is important in the film industry.
Answer:
It is essential to have knowledge of history while making films on historical’ events or a person. .
(2) Bharuds composed by Saint Eknath are popular in Maharashtra.
Answer:
Question 5.
Answer the following questions in detail.
(1) Why is Maharashtra known as the land that nurtured the Indian film industry?
Answer:
(2) What is Powada?
Answer:
Project
Get the lyrics of any one of Saint Eknath’s Bharud, and enact it in the cultural programme of your school.
Question 6.
Complete the sentences by choosing the correct option:
(a) In the 18th century, ………………………. started a Phad of Dashavatara artists which used to perform all over Maharashtra.
(a) Saint Gadge Maharaj
(b) Adnyandas
(c) Tulsidas
(d) Shyamiji Naik Kale
Answer:
(d) Shyamji Naik Kale
(b) Traditionally, ………………………. is supposed to be the founder of keertan tradition.
(a) Saint Namdev
(b) Saint Eknath
(c) Naradmuni
(d) Saint Gadge Maharaj
Answer:
(c) Naradmuni
(c) The Powada composed by the poet ………………………. on the incident of the killing of Afzal Khan is well-known.
(a) Adnyandas
(b) Tulsidas
(c) Ramdas
(d) Surdas
Answer:
(a) Adnyandas.
(d) Compositions of ………………………. are not part of Bhajans sung in Karnataka.
(a) Purandardas
(b) Surdah
(c) Bodhendraguruswami
(d) Thyagraj
Answer:
(b) Surdas
(e) Varkari sect has developed a glorious tradition of ………………………. by chanting God’s name.
(a) Powada
(b) Dashavatari Natak
(c) Bhajan-Keertan
(d) Bharud
Answer:
(c) Bhajan-Keertan
(f) Powada composed by Tulsidas on the battle of ………………………. is very well known.
(a) Panhala
(b) Raigarh
(c) Pratapgad
(d) Simhgarh
Answer:
(d) Simhgarh
(g) Powadas composed by ………………………. were not the part of Samyukta Maharashtra Movement.
(a) Amarsheikh
(b) Patthe Bapurao
(c) Annabhau Sathe
(d) Gawankar
Answer:
(b) Patthe Bapurao
(h) ………………………. is known as the Father of Marathi theatre.
(a) V. J. Kirtane
(b) Dattopant Patwardhan
(c) Vishnudas Bhave
(d) Annasaheb Kirloskar
Answer:
(c) Vishnudas Bhave.
(i) started the tradition of having a complete written script.
(a) V. J. Kirtane
(b) Vishnudas Bhave
(c) Shripad Krishna Kolhatkar
(d) Govind Ballal Deval
Answer:
(a) V. J. Kirtane
(j) In the latter half of the 19th century, made special efforts to introduce classical khyal music in Maharashtra.
(a) Bhimsen Joshi
(b) Kumar Gandharva
(c) Kishori Amonkar
(d) Balkrishnabuva Ichalkaranjikar
Answer:
(d) Balkrishnabuva Ichalkaranjikar
(k) In India, is the first one to make a cine camera.
(a) Anandrao Painter
(b) Baburao Painter
(c) Dadasaheb Torne
(d) Dadasaheb Phalke
Answer:
(a) Anandrao Painter
(l) In 1925, made a movie Bajirao Mastani, which was later on banned by the British Government under the suspicion of spreading nationalistic sentiments.
(a) Sanjay Leela Bhansali
(b) Dadasaheb Phalke
(c) Baburao Painter
(d) Bhalaji Pendharkar
Answer:
(d) Bhalaji Pendharkar
(m) was the first woman producer of: Marathi movies.
(a) Kamalabai Mangarulkar
(b) Devika Rani
(c) Amirbai Karnataki
(d) Kanandevi
Answer:
(a) Kamalabai Mangalurkar.
Question 7.
Identify the wrong pair in the following and write it:
(1)
| Name of the Play | Playwright |
| (1) Raygadala Jevha Jag Yete | Vasant Kanetkar |
| (2) Tilak Ani Agarkar | Vishram Bedekar |
| (3) Sashtang Namaskar | Acharya Atre |
| (4) Ekach Pyala | Annasaheb Kirloskar |
Answer:
Wrong pair: Ekach Pyala – Annasaheb Kirloskar
(2)
| First release | Movie |
| (1) First full length movie released in India | Raja Harishchandra |
| (2) First historical film in India | Simhgarh |
| (3) Movie dealing with real social issues | Savkari Pash |
| (4) Indian movie which got international acclaim | Saint Dnyaneshwar |
Answer:
Wrong pair: Indian movie which got international acclaim — Saint Dnyaneshwar
(3)
| Film producer | Produced Biographical Movies on |
| (1) Acharya Atre | Ram Shastri |
| (2) Vishram Bedekar | Vasudev Balwant Phadke |
| (3) Dinakar D. Patil | Dhanya te Santaji Dhanaji |
| (4) Prabhakar Pendharkar | Bal Shivaji |
Answer:
Wrong Pair: Acharya Atre – Ram Shashtri
(4)
| (1) Keechakvadh | Krishnaji Prabhakar Khadilkar |
| (2) Ekach Pyala | Ram Ganesh Gadkari |
| (3) Ithe Oshalala Mrutyu | Vasant Kanetkar |
| (4) Natasamrat | Vijay Tendulkar |
Answer:
Wrong Pair: Natasamrcrt -Vijay Tendulkar
(5)
| Work | Saint |
| (1) Gave momentum to the Bhakti movement in Gujarat | Saint Kabir |
| (2) First Keertankar of Maharashtra | Saint Namdev |
| (3) Popularised Khanjiri Bhajan | Saint Tukdoji Maharaj |
| (4) Tradition of Rashtriya Keertan was started | Dattopant Patwardhan |
Answer:
Wrong Pair: Gave momentum to Bhakti movement in Gujarat — Saint Kabir
(6)
| (1) The first play in Marathi | Seetaswayamvar |
| (2) First play having complete written script | Thorale Madhavrao |
| (3) Metaphorical Drama | Udyacha Sanskar |
| (4) Play based on
Shakespeare’s King Lear |
Natasamrat |
Shakespeare’s King Lear
Answer:
Metaphorical Drama-Udyacha Sanskar.
(7)
| Name of the Play | Playwright |
| (1) Thorale Madhavrao Peshwe | V. J. Kirtane |
| (2) Ekach Pyala | Annasaheb Kirloskar |
| (3) Sangeet Sharada | Shripad Krishna Kolhatkar |
| (4) Sangeet Manapaman | Krishnaji Prabhakar Khadilkar |
Answer:
Wrong Pair: Sangeet Sharada – Shripad Krishna Kolhatkar
Question 8.
Complete the graphical presentation:
(a) Prepare concept map on:
(1) Types of Puppets:
Answer:
(2) Saints who popularised Bhajans:
Answer:
(3) Plays by famous Playwrights:
Answer:
(4) Saints who popularised Bhajans in North India:
Answer:
(b) Prepare a flow chart on the development of Marathi Theatre:
Answer:
Development of Marathi Theatre:
Question 9.
Explain the concept:
(1) Dashavatara Theatre:
Answer:
(2) Bhajan:
Answer:
(3) Bharud:
Answer:
(4) Keertan.
Answer:
(5) Documentaries: (You would like to know this: Textbook page 44)
Answer:
Question 10.
Write short notes:
(a) Means of Entertainment:
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(b) Lalit:
Answer:
(c) Keechakvadh: (Do You Know? Textbook page 43)
Answer:
(d) Natashmrat: (Do You .Know? Textbook page 43)
Answer:
(e) Tamasha (Folk theatre):
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Question 11.
Explain the following statements with reasons:
(a) Puppetry is an oldest form of entertainment.
Answer:
(b) Vishnudas Bhave is known as the Father of Marathi Theatre.
Answer:
Question 12.
Answer the following questions in 25 – 30 words:
(a) Make a list of various types of entertainment and classify them into different categories. (Try to do it: Textbook Page 39)
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(b) Write about Dashavatara form of folk theatre.
Answer:
(c) What is required to be a Keertankar?
Answer:
The following qualities are required to be a Keertankar:
(d) Write about the contributions of Bhosale family to drama.
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(e) What is the contribution of Vishnudas Bhave and V. J. Kirtane to Marathi theatre?
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(f) Explain the nature of Rashtriya Keertan.
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Question 13.
Read the following passage and answer the questions:
(a) Who presented the play ‘Seetaswayamvar’?
Answer:
‘Seetaswayamvar’ was the first play presented by Vishnudas Bhave.
(b) Who wrote the musical play ‘Sharada’?
Answer:
Govind Ballal Deval wrote the musical play Sharada.
(c) How can plays bring about social awakening?
Answer:
Question 14.
Answer the following questions in detail:
(a) Write about the art of Puppetry.
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(b) Write about the development of Indian film industry.
Answer:
Question 15.
Identify the given picture and write about his contribution:
Answer: