9.Heritage Management/class 10 History /Maharashtra state board solution /questions and answers

9.Heritage Management/class 10 History /Maharashtra state board solution /questions and answers

1. (A) Choose the correct option from the given options and complete the statement. (1) Lovre Museum has in its collection the much acclaimed painting of …….. by Leonardo da Vinci. 

(a) Napoleon 

(b) Mona Lisa

 (c) Hans sloan

 (d) George II 

Ans: Lovre Museum has in its collection the much acclaimed painting of Mona Lisa  by Leonardo da Vinci. 

(2) ……… at Kolkata is the first museum in India.

 (a) Government Museum  

 (b) National Museum

 (c) Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj    Vastusangrahalay 

(d) Indian Museum

Ans:  Indian Museum at Kolkata is the first museum in India.

 (B) Identify and write the wrong pair in the following set.

 (1) Maharaja Sayajirao University Delhi 

(2) Banaras Hindu University -  Varanasi

 (3) Aligarh Muslim University -  Aligarh

 (4) Jivaji  University -  Gwalior

Ans: (1) Maharaja Sayajirao University Delhi 

 2. Explain the following statements with reasons.

 (1) Archives and libraries publish research journals, informative pamphlets, leaflets, posters, etc.

Ans:

1.Libraries preserve and conserve old’ books and artefacts discovered during excavation.

2.If these documents and artefacts are not exhibited then they are kept in archives.

All the historical sources are our assets and they should reach the people.

3.Libraries not only preserve these documents but also carry out research, to know the authenticity.

4.In order to make the historical events, personalities, and historical research known to the people, archives and libraries publish research journals, informative pamphlets and leaflets.

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

Ans:

1.While conducting historical research, one has to do the different tasks carefully like collecting sources, preserving, exhibiting, etc.

2.The skill required for every task is different. The procedure followed for each task is different as well as the preliminary preparations.

3.It is essential to know about precautions to be taken.

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

3. Write notes : 

(1) Sthalakosh

Ans:

1.History does not shape itself in oblivion. It takes place at some place.

2.Geographic information is essential to study history.

3.Chakradhar Swami, of Mahanubav sect, visited many villages and details of those villages were noted by Muni Vyas.

4.Siddheshwarshastri Chitrav wrote Prachin Bharatiya Sthalkosh. It gives us information on various places mentioned in Vedic literature, Kautiliya’s Arthashastra, Panini’s Grammar, Ramayana. 

Mahabharata and also in Buddhist Jain Greek, Chinese and Persian literature.

5.Sthalakosh gives us information on ancient cities and history of those cities. It serves as an important written source of history.

(2) Vishwakosh

Ans:

1.The first Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Yashwantrao Chavan, established the ‘Maharashtra Rajya Sahitya Samskruti Mandal.

2.The objective of making Vishwakosh was to develop and enhance Marathi language and literature.

3.Tarkteerth Lakshmanshastri Joshi was appointed as the chief editor. 20 volumes of Vishwakosh are published till date.

4.Marathi Vishwakosh contains knowledge about all possible subjects which exist in the world. It has important entries about history.

(3) Samdnya Kosh  

Ans:

1.While studying any subject we come across many new words. If their exact meaning is not understood, it can create a lot of confusion.

2.Terms in history like colonialism, imperialism, liberalisation, globalisation, socialism, communism need explanation and clarity. In order to avoid such confusions, this kosh is prepared.

3.In Samdnya Kosh, all subject related concepts are collected and explained. Information on what led to the development of concepts is provided.

Samdnya Kosh is very helpful for research students, teachers of history as well as common people.

(4) Saraswati Mahal Granthalay

Ans:

1.The Saraswati Mahal Granthalay was built in 16-17th century in Tanjavur, Tamil Nadu during the reign of Nayak Dynasty.

2.In 1675, Maharaj Vyankojiraje Bhosale conquered ‘ Thanjavur and established his independent rule. He and his successors contributed to the expansion of this  library. ‘

3.Sarfojiraje Bhosale contributed the most in expanding and enriching the library. Because of his contribution, to honour him, the library was renamed as ‘The Thanjavur Maharaj Sarfoji’s Saraswati Mahal  Library’.

4. Give elaborate answers to the following. (1) Why is library management important? 

Ans:

1.Library is not just about a collection of books but managing it is equally important.

2.Readers can easily get the books they want if the library is properly organised.

The location of the book should be easily traced. It saves the time and efforts of readers as well as the librarian.

3.Preservation and conservation of books is done effectively with proper management. It prolongs life of books and causes less damage.

4.If the management is well acquainted, they will have good collection that will make available good quality books to reader.

5.Instead of collecting books on one subject there should be variety in the collection so as to cater of different readers who are very selective in their choices.

6.Facilities like proper catalogues, indexes, computerised systems and modern facilities are provided by effective management of library.

7.If the management is creative it will organise exhibitions, advertise, have seasonal offers for vacations, conduct competitions to increase membership.

(2) Which tasks are important in archives management?

Ans:

1.The following tasks are important in archives’ management:

2.Important documents to be preserved and care should be taken that document with important contents are preserved in their original condition. Confidentiality of important papers should be maintained.

3.To classify the documents by preparing indexes and to create accurate systems of retrieval of documents.

4.Documents from the archives are supposed to be very reliable.

5.Therefore, it is important to safeguard the papers from humidity, fungus and other environmental factors.

6.It is important to remain updated with latest technology in archive management.

Computerise/Digitalse all systems. To make use of information technology in managing libraries and archives.

7.To establish regional and local archives.

8.To preserve national, cultural and historical heritage.

9.To create a hasslefree system.

5. Complete the following Concept map

Ans: