Question

Identify the false pair:

• A. Sharada – Govind Ballal Deval
• B. Sangeet Shakuntal – V.J. Kirtane
• C. Sangeet Manapaman - Krishnaji Prabhakar Khadilkar.
• D. Mooknayak - Shripad Krishna Kolahtkar

Answer 1

The correct option is B Sangeet Shakuntal – V.J. Kirtane

Correct Answer: Option A. Sangeet Shakuntal – V.J. Kirtane

Explanation:

• In 1861, V. J. Kirtane became the first author to write a script for Thorale Madhavrao Peshwe. Sangeet Shakuntal was written by Annasaheb Kirloskar.​
• This marked the beginning of the tradition of having a written script ready before staging a play.
• Musical play, Sharada, was written by Govind Ballal Deval.
• Other popular plays include Mooknayak, written by Shripad Krishna Kolahtkar and Sangeet Manapaman, written by Krishnaji Prabhakar Khadilkar.