chapter 5 Mass Media and History
Mass Media and History
- Complete the following concept chart. Newspapers Radio Television Beginning/ Background
- Read the following extract and answer the questions. Radio : ‘Indian Broadcasting Company’ Answers from the extract: Akashvani (AIR) is an integral part of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (India). After the British Gov... 1
- Television is the most popular medium The statement is true, because television is an audio-visual medium that reaches people of all ages and backgrounds and provides news, educa... 1
- Knowledge of history is essential for newspaper articles. The statement is true, because almost every present event has a historical background, and newspaper articles must present it correctly. New... 1
- Any information received through mass media needs to be reviewed critically The statement is true, because information in mass media may be incomplete, biased or even false, so it should be checked before we accept i... 1
- Mass Media and professional opportunities. Mass media offers many professional opportunities in newspapers, radio, television and digital media. Journalism: reporters, correspondents,... 1
- Why do we need mass media? We need mass media to get information quickly, to form opinions, to get education and entertainment, and to keep democracy healthy. Informat... 1
- The role of newspaper in the Indian struggle for independence Newspapers played a very important role in the Indian freedom struggle by spreading national awareness, criticising unjust British policies... 1
- Identify and write the wrong pair in the following set. (1) ‘Prabhakar’ - Acharya P.K. Atre Answer: Wrong pair: (1) 'Prabhakar' – Acharya P.K. Atre 'Prabhakar' was started by Bhau Mahajan (in 1841). Acharya P.K. Atre is known for th... 1
- Choose the correct option from the given options and complete the statement. (1) The first English newspaper Answer: (1) (a) James Augustus Hickey (2) (c) audio-visual (1) James Augustus Hickey started the first English newspaper in India, 'The Beng... 1