Question

The cinema is the cheapest source of entertainment today. Millions of people see movies and

enjoy them. It is a good pastime in all the places – big or small. The cinema industry has made

rapid progress after independence. In the beginning there were silent and black and white movies.

Now we are dazzled by the colours in every movie. Big posters are seen on the walls of cities and

towns for advertisements. They also announce the coming movies in the city. There is always a

rush before the booking windows. So the tickets are often sold in the black market or at a

premium. On the one hand the cinema is a source of entertainment. On the other it is also a source

of knowledge and information. Films satisfy all the sections of people and their different tastes.

There are religious movies and historical movies. They recreate the past, the old culture and life

style. Social films spread awareness about social evils of dowry, casteism and communal feelings.

Some films expose the corruption in high places among the policemen and the citizens.

Answer the following questions briefly:

(a) Why is cinema so much popular?

(b) How can you say that the cinema industry has made rapid progress after independence?

(c) Why are tickets often sold in the black market?

(d) Mention two advantages of cinema.

30. Write about the unequal treatment that Omprakash Valmiki had to face in his early years?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Ans :- (a) Cinema is so much popular because it is the cheapest means of recreation. It is a good posture. Earlier there were silent, and black and white movies. The main purpose of making social films is to spread awareness about social evils of dowry, casteism and communal feelings.

Ans :- (b) The cinema industry has made rapid progress after independence. In the beginning there were silent, and black and white movies. Now we are dazzled by the colours in every movie. Big posters are seen on the walls of cities and towns for advertisements.

Ans :- (c) Since the start of sale in June 2016, the demand for Elbphilharmonie tickets remains incredibly high – this spurs illicit black market traders to offer tickets at elevated prices. Even tickets for concerts that do not even exist or will exist, but haven't yet gone on sale, are offered on the black market.

Ans :- (d) Advantages of Cinema :-

It portrays things as they are and helps in opening our eyes to issues we may have well ignored in the past. Similarly, it helps people socialize better. It connects people and helps break the ice. People often discuss cinema to start a conversation or more.

Ans :- 30. The dignity or self-respect of both of them was violated. The headmaster of Omprakash Valmiki compelled him to sweep the school simply because he belonged to the Dalit. The dignity of Omprakash was badly hurt. He was made to feel that he was less than equal to all other students in the school.