Q.

1) (A) Complete the sentence by choosing a correct option : [2 Marks]

1. Baburao Painter made the movie _____________.

a. Pundalik b. Raja Harishchandra

b. Sairandhri d. Bajirao Mastani

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

a. Olympia, Greece b. China

c. India d. Rome

(B) Identify the wrong pair in the following and rewrite it: [2 Marks]

(a) 1. Raygadala Jevha Jag Yete ____ Vasant Kametkar

2. Tilak Ani Agarkar ____ Vishram Bedekar

3. Sashtang Namaskar ____ Acharya Atre

4. Ekach Pyala ____ Annasaheb Atre

(b) 1. Mallakhamb trainer ____ Balambhat Deodhar

2. Wizard of Hockey ____ Milkha Singh

3. First Indian female wrestlers _____ Phogat Sisters

4. First Indian female boxer _____ Mary Kom

Q.2) Write notes : (Any 2) [4 Marks]

(a) Need of entertainment

(b) Toys and festival

(c) Marathi theatre

Q.3) Explain the following statement with reason. (Any 1) [2 Marks]

(a) Bharuds composed by Saint Eknath are popular

In Maharashtra.

(b) Currently the structure of sports economy has

Been significantly affected.

Q.4) Write detailed answer to the following question. (Any 1) [2 Marks]

(a) Why Maharashtra known as the land that

Nurtured the Indian film industry ?

(b) Explain the close tie between sports and industry.

Q.5) Choose the correct option from the given options and complete the sentences : [2 Marks]

1. National Conference is a party in _____________ State.

a. Orissa b. Assam

c. Bihar d. Jammu and Kashmir

2. Justice Party a non-Brahmin movement was transformed into _________ Political Party.

a. Assam Gan Parishad b. Shivsena

c. Dravid Munetra Kazhagam d. Jammu and Kashmir National Conference

Q.6) State whether following statements are true or false. Give reasons for your answer. (Any 1) [2
Marks]

1. Political parties act as a link between government and people.

2. Coalition politics leads to instability.

Q.7) Explain the following concepts : (Any 1) [2 Marks]

1. Regionalism

2. National Parties

Q.8) Answer the following questions in brief : (Any 1) [2 Marks]

1. What are the major characteristics of political parties?

2. What changes have taken place in the nature of political parties in India?

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