Question

Write short note on Vishwakosh.

Answer 1

Vishwakosh was initiated by first Chief Minister Shri Yashwantrao Chavan through Maharashtra Rajya Sahitya Samskruti Mandal to enhance the sphere of Marathi language and literature.

It contains knowledge about all possible subjects in the world.

Answer 2

1. Vishwakosh is also known as Comprehensive Encyclopaedia.
2. It is basically of two types - one which includes all subjects, for e.g. ‘Encyclopaedia Britannica’, ‘Maharashtriya Dnyankosh’, ‘Marathi Vishwakosh’, etc. and the second type which includes comprehensive information on one chosen subject, for e.g. ‘Bharatiya Samskruti Kosh’, ‘Vyayam Dnyankosh’, etc.
3. With a view to enhance the sphere of Marathi language and literature, the first Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Honorable Shri. Yashwantrao Chavan initiated the compilation of the Marathi Vishwakosh, through Maharashtra Rajya Sahitya Samskruti Mandal. This work was undertaken under the guidance of Tarkteerth Laxman Shastri Joshi.
4. It contains knowledge about all the possible subjects in the world. It also contains information about important events in history.