Textbook Solutions: Heritage Management

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Heritage Management 
Exercise 
Q. 1. A. Complete the sentences by choosing the correct option. 
 
(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 
(2) ……… at Kolkata is the first museum in India. 
(a) Government Museum 
(b) National Museum 
(c) Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastusangrahalay 
(d) Indian Museum 
Answer : (1) b. Mona Lisa 
Note: 
This painting is painted as an oil on wood. It was painted sometime between 1503 and 
1519. Leonardo da Vinci worked under the patronage of Francis I during the 
16
th
 century. 
(2) d-Indian Museum 
Note: This is the first museum in India established by Asiatic Society of Bengal in 
Kolkata in 1814 C.E. It is the earliest and the largest multipurpose Museum not only in 
the Indian subcontinent but also in the Asia-Pacific region of the world. 
Q. 1. B. Identify the wrong pair in the following, correct it and rewrite. 
 
(1) Maharaja Sayajirao University-Delhi 
(2) Banaras Hindu University- Varanasi 
(3) Aligarh Muslim University- Aligarh 
(4) Jivaji University- Gwalior 
Answer : (1) Maharaja Sayajirao University- Delhi(Wrong) 
(1) Correct: Maharaja Sayajirao University-Vadodara. It is a public university in the city 
of Vadodara. It was founded in the year 1949. It was later renamed after its benefactor 
Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III, the former ruler of Baroda State belonging the 
royal Gaekwad dynasty of the Marathas. 
Q. 2. A. Explain the following statements with reasons. 
 
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Heritage Management 
Exercise 
Q. 1. A. Complete the sentences by choosing the correct option. 
 
(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 
(2) ……… at Kolkata is the first museum in India. 
(a) Government Museum 
(b) National Museum 
(c) Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastusangrahalay 
(d) Indian Museum 
Answer : (1) b. Mona Lisa 
Note: 
This painting is painted as an oil on wood. It was painted sometime between 1503 and 
1519. Leonardo da Vinci worked under the patronage of Francis I during the 
16
th
 century. 
(2) d-Indian Museum 
Note: This is the first museum in India established by Asiatic Society of Bengal in 
Kolkata in 1814 C.E. It is the earliest and the largest multipurpose Museum not only in 
the Indian subcontinent but also in the Asia-Pacific region of the world. 
Q. 1. B. Identify the wrong pair in the following, correct it and rewrite. 
 
(1) Maharaja Sayajirao University-Delhi 
(2) Banaras Hindu University- Varanasi 
(3) Aligarh Muslim University- Aligarh 
(4) Jivaji University- Gwalior 
Answer : (1) Maharaja Sayajirao University- Delhi(Wrong) 
(1) Correct: Maharaja Sayajirao University-Vadodara. It is a public university in the city 
of Vadodara. It was founded in the year 1949. It was later renamed after its benefactor 
Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III, the former ruler of Baroda State belonging the 
royal Gaekwad dynasty of the Marathas. 
Q. 2. A. Explain the following statements with reasons. 
 
Archives and libraries publish research journals, informative pamphlets, leaflets, 
posters, etc. 
Answer : 1. Archives and libraries are storehouses of knowledge and information. 
2. Archives are supposed to be very reliable because they are official records. 
3. Before information or book is published, it has to be cross-checked by libraries. It has 
to check the book information source, preservation of information, a collection of data 
and finally book are published. 
4. Most of the work is done through computers. 
5. The first official archive of India, The ‘Imperial Record Department’, was established 
in 1891 C.E. in Kolkata 
Q. 2. B. Explain the following statements with reasons. 
 
Only trained persons, who are duly qualified can take up the tasks involved in the 
work of conservation and preservation. 
Answer : 1. The statement mentions the requirement of trained people in handling 
conservation and preservation. 
2. Every level from collecting the sources of History, arranging the records, Indexes, etc. 
needs to have the required knowledge of the work involved so as to make it easier and 
reduce the chances of errors. 
3. A person with no knowledge on a book to be preserved may never understand the 
importance of a torn page and might throw it away. 
Q. 3. A. Write notes: 
 
Sthalakosh 
Answer : Sthalakosh gives essential geographic information about Historical places. 
 
It also gives details about Maharashtra in those days’ time, place and major events of 
the time. 
Prachin Bharatiya Sthalakosh was composed by Siddheshwar Chitrav in 1969. 
It gives information about places mentioned in Vedic literature, Kautiliya Arthashastra 
etc. 
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Heritage Management 
Exercise 
Q. 1. A. Complete the sentences by choosing the correct option. 
 
(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 
(2) ……… at Kolkata is the first museum in India. 
(a) Government Museum 
(b) National Museum 
(c) Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastusangrahalay 
(d) Indian Museum 
Answer : (1) b. Mona Lisa 
Note: 
This painting is painted as an oil on wood. It was painted sometime between 1503 and 
1519. Leonardo da Vinci worked under the patronage of Francis I during the 
16
th
 century. 
(2) d-Indian Museum 
Note: This is the first museum in India established by Asiatic Society of Bengal in 
Kolkata in 1814 C.E. It is the earliest and the largest multipurpose Museum not only in 
the Indian subcontinent but also in the Asia-Pacific region of the world. 
Q. 1. B. Identify the wrong pair in the following, correct it and rewrite. 
 
(1) Maharaja Sayajirao University-Delhi 
(2) Banaras Hindu University- Varanasi 
(3) Aligarh Muslim University- Aligarh 
(4) Jivaji University- Gwalior 
Answer : (1) Maharaja Sayajirao University- Delhi(Wrong) 
(1) Correct: Maharaja Sayajirao University-Vadodara. It is a public university in the city 
of Vadodara. It was founded in the year 1949. It was later renamed after its benefactor 
Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III, the former ruler of Baroda State belonging the 
royal Gaekwad dynasty of the Marathas. 
Q. 2. A. Explain the following statements with reasons. 
 
Archives and libraries publish research journals, informative pamphlets, leaflets, 
posters, etc. 
Answer : 1. Archives and libraries are storehouses of knowledge and information. 
2. Archives are supposed to be very reliable because they are official records. 
3. Before information or book is published, it has to be cross-checked by libraries. It has 
to check the book information source, preservation of information, a collection of data 
and finally book are published. 
4. Most of the work is done through computers. 
5. The first official archive of India, The ‘Imperial Record Department’, was established 
in 1891 C.E. in Kolkata 
Q. 2. B. Explain the following statements with reasons. 
 
Only trained persons, who are duly qualified can take up the tasks involved in the 
work of conservation and preservation. 
Answer : 1. The statement mentions the requirement of trained people in handling 
conservation and preservation. 
2. Every level from collecting the sources of History, arranging the records, Indexes, etc. 
needs to have the required knowledge of the work involved so as to make it easier and 
reduce the chances of errors. 
3. A person with no knowledge on a book to be preserved may never understand the 
importance of a torn page and might throw it away. 
Q. 3. A. Write notes: 
 
Sthalakosh 
Answer : Sthalakosh gives essential geographic information about Historical places. 
 
It also gives details about Maharashtra in those days’ time, place and major events of 
the time. 
Prachin Bharatiya Sthalakosh was composed by Siddheshwar Chitrav in 1969. 
It gives information about places mentioned in Vedic literature, Kautiliya Arthashastra 
etc. 
Q. 3 B. Write notes: 
 
Vishwakosh 
Answer : Vishwakosh was initiated by first Chief Minister Shri Yashwantrao Chavan 
through Maharashtra Rajya Sahitya Samskruti Mandal to enhance the sphere of Marathi 
language and literature. 
It contains knowledge about all possible subjects in the world. 
Q. 3. C. Write notes: 
 
Samdnya Kosh 
Answer : It contains encyclopedic texts explaining the terminology of history. 
It is very useful for Teachers of history in schools, colleges, and university. 
In this book, we come to know about every subject developmental history. 
Q. 3. D. Write notes: 
 
Saraswati Mahal Granthalay 
Answer : Saraswati Mahal Granthalay is in Thanjavur, Tamilnadu. It was built by Nayak 
dynasty during the 16-17
th
 century. 
Sarfojiraje Bhosale contributed the most in its expansion. 
In 1918 the library was renamed as ‘The Thanjavur Maharaja Sarfoji’s ‘as Saraswati 
Mahal Library in his honour. 
Q. 4. A. Give elaborate answers to the following. 
 
Why is library management important? 
Answer : Libraries are the most important treasure of the nation. 
Library science is very closely related to Management Science, Information Technology 
and the field of Education. 
Libraries perform various tasks like collecting books, arranging them in a systematic 
order, preservation of books. 
Making books available for readers the most important aspect of library management. 
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Heritage Management 
Exercise 
Q. 1. A. Complete the sentences by choosing the correct option. 
 
(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 
(2) ……… at Kolkata is the first museum in India. 
(a) Government Museum 
(b) National Museum 
(c) Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastusangrahalay 
(d) Indian Museum 
Answer : (1) b. Mona Lisa 
Note: 
This painting is painted as an oil on wood. It was painted sometime between 1503 and 
1519. Leonardo da Vinci worked under the patronage of Francis I during the 
16
th
 century. 
(2) d-Indian Museum 
Note: This is the first museum in India established by Asiatic Society of Bengal in 
Kolkata in 1814 C.E. It is the earliest and the largest multipurpose Museum not only in 
the Indian subcontinent but also in the Asia-Pacific region of the world. 
Q. 1. B. Identify the wrong pair in the following, correct it and rewrite. 
 
(1) Maharaja Sayajirao University-Delhi 
(2) Banaras Hindu University- Varanasi 
(3) Aligarh Muslim University- Aligarh 
(4) Jivaji University- Gwalior 
Answer : (1) Maharaja Sayajirao University- Delhi(Wrong) 
(1) Correct: Maharaja Sayajirao University-Vadodara. It is a public university in the city 
of Vadodara. It was founded in the year 1949. It was later renamed after its benefactor 
Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III, the former ruler of Baroda State belonging the 
royal Gaekwad dynasty of the Marathas. 
Q. 2. A. Explain the following statements with reasons. 
 
Archives and libraries publish research journals, informative pamphlets, leaflets, 
posters, etc. 
Answer : 1. Archives and libraries are storehouses of knowledge and information. 
2. Archives are supposed to be very reliable because they are official records. 
3. Before information or book is published, it has to be cross-checked by libraries. It has 
to check the book information source, preservation of information, a collection of data 
and finally book are published. 
4. Most of the work is done through computers. 
5. The first official archive of India, The ‘Imperial Record Department’, was established 
in 1891 C.E. in Kolkata 
Q. 2. B. Explain the following statements with reasons. 
 
Only trained persons, who are duly qualified can take up the tasks involved in the 
work of conservation and preservation. 
Answer : 1. The statement mentions the requirement of trained people in handling 
conservation and preservation. 
2. Every level from collecting the sources of History, arranging the records, Indexes, etc. 
needs to have the required knowledge of the work involved so as to make it easier and 
reduce the chances of errors. 
3. A person with no knowledge on a book to be preserved may never understand the 
importance of a torn page and might throw it away. 
Q. 3. A. Write notes: 
 
Sthalakosh 
Answer : Sthalakosh gives essential geographic information about Historical places. 
 
It also gives details about Maharashtra in those days’ time, place and major events of 
the time. 
Prachin Bharatiya Sthalakosh was composed by Siddheshwar Chitrav in 1969. 
It gives information about places mentioned in Vedic literature, Kautiliya Arthashastra 
etc. 
Q. 3 B. Write notes: 
 
Vishwakosh 
Answer : Vishwakosh was initiated by first Chief Minister Shri Yashwantrao Chavan 
through Maharashtra Rajya Sahitya Samskruti Mandal to enhance the sphere of Marathi 
language and literature. 
It contains knowledge about all possible subjects in the world. 
Q. 3. C. Write notes: 
 
Samdnya Kosh 
Answer : It contains encyclopedic texts explaining the terminology of history. 
It is very useful for Teachers of history in schools, colleges, and university. 
In this book, we come to know about every subject developmental history. 
Q. 3. D. Write notes: 
 
Saraswati Mahal Granthalay 
Answer : Saraswati Mahal Granthalay is in Thanjavur, Tamilnadu. It was built by Nayak 
dynasty during the 16-17
th
 century. 
Sarfojiraje Bhosale contributed the most in its expansion. 
In 1918 the library was renamed as ‘The Thanjavur Maharaja Sarfoji’s ‘as Saraswati 
Mahal Library in his honour. 
Q. 4. A. Give elaborate answers to the following. 
 
Why is library management important? 
Answer : Libraries are the most important treasure of the nation. 
Library science is very closely related to Management Science, Information Technology 
and the field of Education. 
Libraries perform various tasks like collecting books, arranging them in a systematic 
order, preservation of books. 
Making books available for readers the most important aspect of library management. 
As most of the works are done on computers, Information Technology has become an 
inevitable part of the management of libraries. 
Through libraries, the information keeps on flowing from one generation to another. It is 
very important for a nation to develop and also to know its past achievements. 
Q. 4. B. Give elaborate answers to the following. 
 
Which tasks are important in archives management? 
Answer : The important aspects in Archive management are preserving documents in 
original condition. 
Preparing indexes and creating accurate systems of retrieval of documents. 
Documents of archives are most reliable as they are official records. 
The first official archive of India the “Imperial Record Department”, was established in 
1891 C.E. 
Q. 5. Complete the following Concept chart. 
 
 
Answer : Types of Encyclopedia 
1. Dictionaries 2.Comprehensive 3.Encyclopaedic literature 4. Indexes.