10 Questions
What is the purpose of encyclopaedic literature according to the text?
To provide scholarly articles on predetermined subjects
How are indexes helpful in a book?
By making information easily accessible
In what way do encyclopaedias contribute to strengthening national identity?
By making knowledge accessible to everybody
How are encyclopaedias influenced in structure according to the text?
By ethical values and national policies
What motivates individuals or groups to create encyclopaedias based on the text?
Inspiration to gain and spread knowledge
What is the significance of encyclopaedias in a society, according to the text?
They symbolize the collective intellect and creativity of a society.
Which encyclopaedia is mentioned as the earliest one of its kind focusing on history-related subjects?
'Bharatvarshiya Prachin Aitihasik Kosh'
What motivated Shridhar Vyankatesh Ketkar to create 'Maharashtriya Dnyankosh'?
To broaden the intellectual horizons of Marathi speaking individuals.
What does 'Bharatvarsha' refer to in the context of the text?
An ancient kingdom or region.
How many volumes of the 'Maharashtriya Dnyankosh' are available as per the text?
Twenty three volumes
Learn about different types of reference books in literature, including dictionaries, encyclopedias, and indexes. Explore examples like 'Bharatiya Samskruti Kosh', 'Vyayam Dnyankosh', 'Maharashtra Jeevan', and 'Shahar Pune'.
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