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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
Answer the following question in brief.
What efforts are undertaken to bring transparency in political process ?
Concept: Challenges before Indian Democracy
Complete the sentence by choosing the correct option.
Television is an ____________ medium.
Concept: History of Mass Media
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Mass Media and professional opportunities.
Concept: Mass Media and Professional Opportunities
Read the following extract and answer the questions.
Radio : ‘Indian Broadcasting Company’ (IBC), a private radio company was the first one to broadcast daily programmes. Later the same company was taken over by the British Government and named as, ‘Indian State Broadcasting Service (ISBS). On 8th June 1936 it was renamed, as ‘All India Radio (AIR)’. After Independence, AIR became an integral part of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (India). Initially, it broadcasted Governmental programmes and schemes. It was named as ‘Akashvani’ on the suggestion of the famous poet Pandit Narendra Sharma. Akashvani broadcasts various entertainment, awareness creating and literary programmes. It also broadcasts special programmes for farmers, workers, the youth and women. The ‘Vividh Bharati’ programmes are broadcasted in 24 regional languages as well as 146 dialects of Indian languages. Lately, various new channels like ‘Radio Mirchi’ are providing radio services.
(1) Akashavani (AIR) is an integral part of which ministry ?
(2) What was the new name of IBC ?
(3) In how many regional languages and local dialects are ‘Vividh Bharati’ programmes broadcasted ?
(4) How AIR was named ‘Akashavani’ ?
Concept: History of Mass Media
Complete the following concept chart.
| Newspapers | Radio | Television | |
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Concept: Introduction to Mass Media
Identify the wrong pair in the following and rewrite.
Concept: Introduction to Mass Media
Identify the wrong pair in the following and rewrite.
Concept: Introduction to Mass Media
Complete the following concept map.
Concept: Need for Mass Media
Write short notes on
Television
Concept: History of Mass Media
Read the following extract and answer the questions below.
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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 Pandit 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 the 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 Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, movements of social reform and the 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. |
- The serial Bharat Ek Khoj was based on which book?
- Who played the role of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru in the Bharat Ek Khoj serial?
- Why did Bharat Ek Khoj serial was admired in all parts of India?
Concept: Mass Media and Professional Opportunities
Explain the contribution of Balshastri Jambhekar in Marathi Journalism?
Concept: History of Mass Media
Identify the wrong pair in the following and rewrite it:
Concept: History of Mass Media
