Question

Read the given passage and answer the questions given below : 4

‘Bharat Ek Khoj’, a serial telecasted by Doordarshan has a special place

in the history of Indian television serials. It was based on ‘Discovery of

India’, a book written by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. It was directed by Shyam

Benegal. This serial presented the history of India from the ancient to the

modern period, throwing light on social, cultural and political history of

respective periods.

It effectively portrayed many aspects of Indian history like Harappan

Civilisation, Vedic history, Interpretation of Ramayana and Mahabharata,

Mauryanperiod,Turk-Afghaninvasions,Mughal period and the contributions

of Mughal emperors. Bhakti Movement, Role of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj,

Movements of social reform and Indian struggle for independence, etc.

Roshan Seth, the actor who played Pandit Nehru’s role in this serial also

appeared as a narrator, introducing and explaining various parts of the story

by dramatising them, using folklore and informative speeches. The serial

was admired in all parts of India because of the comprehensive historical

perspective of Pandit Nehru and its equally comprehensive visual

presentation.

Questions :

(1) On which book is the serial ‘Bharat Ek Khoj’ based on? (1)

(2) Who directed the serial ‘Bharat Ek Khoj’? (1)

(3) Why was ‘Bharat Ek Khoj’ a serial telecasted on Doordarshan admired

in all parts of India?​

Answer 1

Answer:

1. Discovery of India

2.It was directed by Shyam Benegal

3.Because of the comprehensive historical perspective of Pt.Nehru and it is equally comprehensive visual presentation

Answer 2

Answer:

1) "BHARATH EK KHOJ" was based on discovery of India book

2) "SHYAM BENEGAL" directed the serial BHARATH EK KHOJ

3) because it was an national channel. And also a historical channel