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Chapter 14 Formation of State of Maharashtra Solutions

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Maharashtra State Board Class 8 History Solutions Chapter 14 Formation of State of Maharashtra

Class 8 History Chapter 14 Formation of State of Maharashtra Textbook Questions and Answers

1. Rewrite the statements by choosing the appropriate options:

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
The State of …………….. was formed on 1 May, 1960. (a) Goa (b) Karnataka (c) Andhra Pradesh (d) Maharashtra
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(d) Maharashtra
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
…………….. put forth the proposal of Samyukta Maharashtra with Mumbai in the Mumbai Municipal Corporation. (a) G. T. Madkholkar (b) Acharya Atre (c) D. V. Potdar (d) Shankarrao Dev
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(b) Acharya Atre
Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution
…………….. accepted the responsibility as first Chief Minister of Maharashtra. (a) Yashwantrao Chavan (b) Pruthviraj Chavan (c) Shankarrao Chavan (d) Vilasrao Deshmukh
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(a) Yashwantrao Chavan

2. Explain the following statements with reasons:

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
Samyukta Maharashtra Samiti came to be established.
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Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
The role of newspapers was important in Samyukta Maharashtra Movement.
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3. Write short notes:

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
Samyukta Maharashtra Parishad:
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Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
Contribution of Samyukta Maharashtra Samiti:
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Samyukta Maharashtra Samiti f contributed in the following way to form Samyukta Maharashtra. 1. Samyukta Maharashtra movement spread throughout the state and reached in rural areas. 2. Common people also joined the movement spontaneously. 3. When it was clear that Mumbai will not be included in Maharashtra, Samiti held demonstrations to protest and arouse public agitation. 4. The grand success of Samyukta Maharashtra Samiti in Lok Sabha, Vidhan Sabha and Mumbai Municipal Corporation in 1957 made it clear that the voters were in favour of Samyukta Maharashtra. 5. The agitations led by Samyukta Maharashtra Samiti during the visit of Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru made the approach of Central Government favourable in the formation of Maharashtra state.

4. Complete the following diagram.

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
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Do you Know?

Contribution of Marathi newspapers and Shahirs: In this movement the role of newspapers was important. Prabodhan, Kesari, Sakal, Navakal, Navyug, Prabhat many such newspapers worked for awakening of the people. Acharya Atre started the ‘Maratha’ newspaper which played an important role in Samyukta Maharashtra Movement.

Balasaheb Thackeray took up the pen name ‘Mavia’ and drew caricatures to make the movement comprehensive. Lokshahir Annabhau Sathe, Shahir Amar Sheikh and Shahir D.N.Gavankar through their writings aroused public awakening on a large scale.

Project:

Collect information about the personalities who greatly contributed to the formation of Maharashtra and prepare a project based on it with the help of your teachers.

Class 8 History Chapter 14 Formation of State of Maharashtra Additional Important Questions and Answers

Rewrite the statements by choosing the appropriate options:

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
………………… organised rallies to protest against the report of JVP Committee. (a) Sane Guruji (b) P. K. Atre (c) Senapati Bapat (d) Prabodhankar Thackeray
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(c) Senapati Bapat
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
…………….. established Dar Commission for forming linguistic province. (a) Morarji Desai (b) Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru (c) Dr. Rajendra Prasad (d) Yashwantrao Chavan
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(c) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution
According to 1953 Pact, Assembly session would be held once in a year at ……………. (a) Pune (b) Mumbai (c) Nagpur (d) Aurangabad
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(c) Nagpur
Question 4 Maharashtra Board Solution
Police used lathi charge and tear …………….. gas on the March led by (a) Bhai Madhavrao Bagal (b) Comrade Shripad Amrut Dange (c) S.M. Joshi (d) Senapati Bapat
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(d) Senapati Bapat
Question 5 Maharashtra Board Solution
Acharya Atre started the newspaper …………….. which played an important role in Samyukta Maharashtra Movement. (a) Navyug (b) Prabodhan (c) Maratha (d) Navakal
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(c) Maratha

Name the following:

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
Demanded reconstruction of a state based on language in 1915.
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Lokmanya Tilak
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
Commission which advocated bilingual Mumbai.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
‘Commission for Reconstruction of States’
Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution
Samiti established at Tilak Smarak Mandir, Pune.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Samyukta Maharashtra Samiti
Question 4 Maharashtra Board Solution
The Act passed by the Parliament in April 1960.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Mumbai Reorganisation Act.

Answer the following questions in one sentence:

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
What was the appeal made by Shankarrao Dev in the meeting held on Kamgar Maidan?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Shankarrao Dev appealed to the people in the following words, “We will oppose the separation of Mumbai from Maharashtra up to our last breath.”
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
What was the suggestion given by the Commission for Reconstruction of States?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
The Commission for Reconstruction of States suggested creation of bilingual Mumbai State.
Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution
What was the resolution proposed by S. M. Joshi on 7 November, 1955 at the meeting of labourers?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
At the meeting of the labourers on 7 November, 1955 S. M. Joshi proposed a resolution that Samyukta Maharashtra should be created with Mumbai and Vidarbha.
Question 4 Maharashtra Board Solution
Where was the memorial of 106 martyrs erected? What is it called?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
The memorial of 106 martyrs was erected in Mumbai near Flora Fountain. It is called ‘Flutatma Smarak.’
Question 5 Maharashtra Board Solution
Who played an important role in establishing Samyukta Maharashtra Samiti?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Acharya P K. Atre, Madhu Dandavate, Prabodhankar Keshav Thackeray, Y. K. Souni played important role in establishing Samyukta Maharashtra Samiti.
Question 6 Maharashtra Board Solution
Name the lokshahirs who aroused awakening among people during Samyukta Maharashtra Movement.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Lokshahirs Annabhau Sathe, Shahir Amar Sheikh and Shahir D. N. Gavankar aroused public awakening among the people during Samyukta Maharashtra Movement.

Do as Directed:

Complete the following diagram:

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
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Complete the table:

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution

Foundation year

Name of the Commission/Samiti

Name of the President

1. 28 July

……………………………………….

Shankarrao Dev

2. …………………………

Dar Commission

Justice S. R. Dar

3. 29 December, 1943

………………………………………..

Justice Fazal Ali

4. 6 February, 1956

Samyukta Maharashtra Samiti

…………………………….

Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

Foundation year

Name of the Commission/Samiti

Name of the President

1. 28 July

Maharashtra Ekikaran Parishad

Shankarrao Dev

2. 17 June, 1947

Dar Commission

Justice S. R. Dar

3. 29 December, 1943

Commission for Reconstruction of States

Justice Fazal Ali

4. 6 February, 1956

Samyukta Maharashtra Samiti

Comrade Shripad Amrut Dange

Write short notes:

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
Dar Commission:
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Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
Commission for Reconstruction of States:
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Answer the following questions in brief:

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
What started the demand for an independent state of Marathi speaking people?
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Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
Write information on the workers meeting held on 7 November, 1955.
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Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution
What were the provisions in the Nagpur Pact?
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The following provisions were made in the Nagpur Pact:
Question 4 Maharashtra Board Solution
What happened on the day a grand march was taken to Vidhan Sabha?
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Question 5 Maharashtra Board Solution
Which events took place in the final stages of establishment of Maharashtra state?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
The following events took place in the final stages of establishment of Maharashtra state:

Explain the following statements with reasons:

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
Severe response was seen 9, throughout Maharashtra against JVP Committee report.
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Answer the following questions in detail:

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
How did the Central Government favour Maharashtra’s movement under the leadership of Samyukta Maharashtra Samiti?
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Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
Observe the given picture and identify. Write about his contribution in Samyukta Maharashtra.
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Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution
What are the advantages and disadvantages of linguistic reorganisation of states?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Advantages:

Disadvantages: