Advertisements
Advertisements
Questions
Write in detail ‘History of Akashwani’.
Write about the history of Aakashvani.
Advertisements
Solution
- 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.
APPEARS IN
RELATED QUESTIONS
Choose the correct alternative and write the complete statement.
The newspaper _______________was started by Bhau Mahajan.
Knowledge of history is essential for newspaper articles .
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?
Complete the sentence by choosing the correct option.
The first English newspaper in India was started by _______
Explain the following sentence with its reasons.
Knowledge of history is essential for newspaper articles.
The ______ programmes are broadcasted in 24 regional languages as well as 146 dialects of Indian languages.
The honour of printing an illustration in an Indian newspaper for the first time, goes to ______.
Newspapers, in those times were a very important medium of creating social awareness.
How does History be essential in planning radio programs?
Identify the wrong pair in the following and rewrite it:
