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In 1986, ______ came into existence.
Concept: Important Movements in India >> Consumer Movement
Due to globalisation which fields are undergoing changes?
Concept: Globalization After World War II
Answer the following question.
What are the disadvantages of globalization?
Concept: Globalization After World War II
Computers have increased the speed of work.
Concept: Scientific and Technological Progress After World War II
Match the correct pairs:
| Group ‘A’ | Group ‘B’ |
| (i) Woodrow Wilson | (a) India’s Space Research |
| (ii) Dr. Vikram Sarabhai | (b) Policy of self-decision |
| (iii) Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam | (c) India’s Atomic Research |
| (d) Father of Indian Missile Programmes |
Concept: Scientific and Technological Progress After World War II
| Column ‘A’ | Column ‘B’ | ||
| 1 | Nelson Mandela | a | Father of Indian Atomic Age |
| 2 | Walter Lipman | b | Africa |
| 3 | Dr. Homi Bhabha | c | Mirage War |
| d | Father of Computer |
Concept: Formation of the Cold War
Explain the effects of Cold War.
Concept: Formation of the Cold War
Stalin broke _________________ treaty and established his power on Poland.
(Yalta, Warsaw, NATO)
Concept: Formation of the Cold War
Write short note on Warsaw Treaty.
Concept: Formation of the Cold War
Give reasons for the following statement:
Nuclear weapons competition was encouraged because of the cold war.
Concept: Formation of the Cold War
Choose the correct alternative and write the complete statement.
The newspaper _______________was started by Bhau Mahajan.
Concept: History of Mass Media
Knowledge of history is essential for newspaper articles .
Concept: History of Mass Media
Complete the following timeline showing the history of television.
Concept: History of Mass Media
Write short note of Archieves .
Concept: History of Mass Media
Answer the following question in brief.
Which factors are required for the success of democracy in India.
Concept: Challenges before Indian Democracy
Write short note on Need of Mass Media.
Concept: Introduction to Mass Media
Read the following passage and answer the questions based on it:
‘Bharat Ek Khoj’
'Bharat Ek Khoj', a serial telecasted by Doordarshan has a special place in the history of Indian television serials. It was based on'Discovery of India', a book written by Pandith Jawaharlal Nehru. It was directed by Shyam Benegal. This serial presented the history of India from the ancient to the modern period, throwing light on social, cultural and political history of respective periods.
It effectively portrayed many aspects of Indian history like Harappan Civilisation, Vedic history, interpretation of Ramayana and Mahabharata. Mauryan period, Turk-Afghan invasions, Mughal period and the contributions of Mughal emperors Bhakti movement, Role of Chhatrapti shivaji Maharaja, Movements of social reform and Indian struggle for independence, etc.
Roshan Seth, the actor who played Pandit Nehru's role in this serial also appeared as a narrator, introducing and explaining various parts of the story by dramatising them, using folklore and informative speeches. The serial was admired in all parts of India because of the comprehensive historical perspective of Pandit Nehru and its equally comprehensive visual presentation.
(1) On which book is a series ‘Bharat Ek Khoj’ based on?
(2) Who directed the serial ‘Bharat Ek Khoj’?
(3) Which factors/aspects, according to you, made the serial ‘Bharat Ek Khoj’ popular?
Concept: History of Mass Media
State whether the following statement is true or false. Give reasons for your answer.
People may lose confidence in the democratic process due to corruption during elections.
Concept: Challenges before Indian Democracy
What efforts are undertaken to bring transparency in political process?
Concept: Challenges before Indian Democracy
Television is an ______ medium.
Concept: History of Mass Media
