Reading Comprehension (Unseen) Passage Set - 8

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Reading Comprehension (Unseen) Passage Set - 8

Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow :-

Kolkata : For the first time in Kolkata, artists across Bengal are coming together to celebrate the  World Art Day this Sunday. Artist Jogen Chowdhury, who is spearheading this celebration is finalizing the details. "This is the first time kolkata will witness such an event. Incidentally, April 15 happens to be the birth anniversary of Leonardo Da Vinci," Chowdhury said. Artists and art lovers will start from the Government Art College at 7.30 am and walk to the Academy of Fine Arts, where there will be a discussion involving the art fraternity. Art enthusiast Madhuchanda Sen, who runs Maya Art Space, is actively involved in the project. "Artists from Bengal have strongly felt the need to observe  World Art Day. The purpose of the programme is to unite all sections of visual artists and to create awareness among the masses about their roles and the importance of visual arts in society.  We  expect at least 300 participants for Sunday's event," she said. Ganesh Halsi, Rabin Mondal, Samir Aich and Shuvaprasanna have also agreed to be a part of the event. 

A) State whether the following statements are True or False. Write 'T' for True and 'F' for  False :-

i) Artist Jogen Chowdhury is spearheading this celebration. 

ii) April 15 is the death anniversary of Leonardo Da Vinci. 

iii) Maya Arts Space is run by Jogen Chowdhury. 

iv) Atleast 500 participants are expected for the event.

B) Answer each of the following questions in about 30 words :-

i) What have the artists and art lovers planned to do to celebrate the  World Art Day? 

ii) What is the purpose of the programme? 

iii) Name the artists who would be a part of the event.