M.A. (A.I.H.C. A.) (Semester IV) (CBCS) Examination, 2017
INDIAN MUSEUMS
Day Date: Saturday, 29-04-2017 Max. Marks: 70
Time: 2.30 PM to 05.00 PM
N.B.: All questions are compulsory.
Figures to the right indicate full marks.
Q.1 Select appropriate word: 14
Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalay is located
Mumbai Pune
Kolhapur Solapur
museum is known as the first museum in Asia.
Prince of Wales Museum Indian Museum
Salarjung museum Lord Ray Museum
Excavation site museum was established first in 1904
Sarnath Nalanda
Harrapa Mohenjodaro
India Office Library is in the country.
India England
Russia Germany
Royal Asiatic Society of Bengal was established at Kolkata in
A.D.
1818 1784 1857 1861
Seth Purushottam Mauji was awarded for supporting the
establishment of museum.
Rajratna Bhratratna
Maniratna Rajmani
The remains of the residence of Sarder Hinge of Nasik are kept in
city.
New York Paris
Leningrad London
In museum 'The Mastani Mahal was preserved.
Prince of Wales Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum
Indian Museum Ray Museum.
Salarjung Musum, Hyderbad was established
Salarjung I Salarjung II
Salarjung III Salarjung IV
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10) organizes the exhibition to know the people about
museum's collection.
Industrial Museum State Museum
Corporation Museum Science Museum
11) The Museum was organized by the British in 1857 after the
progress.
Economical Political
Social Cultural
12) The Antiquity Art Treasure Act was passed by Gavt. Of India

1972 1978 1958 1980
13) Seating arrangement for the visitors in the museum is always
Between the galleries First floor
Out of main building Garden
14) factor of light is harmful to the museum objects.
Dark light Ultra violet rays
Dim light Colorful light
Q.2 Write a short notes Any four 12
Various definitions of Museums.
Private Museums before Independence of India.
Preservation of ivory bone object.
Library in Museum
Museum Marketing
Q.3 Write short answer of the following Any Four) 16
Explain the Educational activities organized by museum.
Describe the Visitors Amenities in museum.
Write the Labels Index cards in museum.
Explain the methods of preservation of iron objects.
Discuss the Archaeological Gallery in Indian Museum.
Q.4 Answer any two of the following: 14
Explain the development of museums in India after Independence.
What do you mean by museum? Explain the scope of museum.
Write a note on Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum, Pune
Q.5 Explain the importance of private public areas of museum. 14
OR
Give the detail information about Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu
Sangrahalaya.