Chapters
Chapter 1.2: Historiography : Indian Tradition
Chapter 1.3: Applied History
Chapter 1.4: History of Indian Arts
Chapter 1.5: Mass Media and History
Chapter 1.6: Entertainment and History
Chapter 1.7: Sports and History
Chapter 1.8: Tourism and History
Chapter 1.9: Heritage Management
Chapter 2.1: Working of the Constitution
Chapter 2.2: The Electoral Process
Chapter 2.3: Political Parties
Chapter 2.4: Social and Political Movements
Chapter 2.5: Challenges faced by Indian Democracy
Chapter 2: Mass Media and History
Balbharati solutions for Social Science History and Civics 10th Standard SSC Maharashtra State Board Chapter 2 Mass Media and History Exercise [Page 37]
Complete the sentence by choosing the correct option.
The first English newspaper in India was started by _______
James Augustus Hickey
John Marshall
Allen Hume
Complete the sentence by choosing the correct option.
Television is an ____________ medium.
visual
audio
audio-visual
Identify the wrong pair in the following, correct it and rewrite.
(1)‘Prabhakar’ - Acharya P.K. Atre
(2)‘Darpan’ - Balshastri Jambhekar
(3)‘Deenbandhu’ - Krishnarao Bhalekar
(4)‘Kesari’ - Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Balbharati solutions for Social Science History and Civics 10th Standard SSC Maharashtra State Board Chapter 2 Mass Media and History Exercise [Page 37]
Write brief note :
The role of newspaper in the Indian struggle for independence
Write brief note :
Why do we need mass media?
Write brief note :
Mass Media and professional opportunities.
Balbharati solutions for Social Science History and Civics 10th Standard SSC Maharashtra State Board Chapter 2 Mass Media and History Exercise [Page 37]
Explain the following sentence with its reason.
Any information received through mass media needs to be reviewed critically.
Explain the following sentence with its reason.
Knowledge of history is essential for newspaper articles.
Explain the following sentence with its reason.
Television is the most popular medium.
Balbharati solutions for Social Science History and Civics 10th Standard SSC Maharashtra State Board Chapter 2 Mass Media and History Exercise [Page 38]
Answer the following question in 25-30 words.
Explain the objectives of newspapers.
Answer the following question in 25-30 words.
How is history helpful in the planning of Akashavani programmes.
Balbharati solutions for Social Science History and Civics 10th Standard SSC Maharashtra State Board Chapter 2 Mass Media and History Exercise [Page 38]
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’ ?
Balbharati solutions for Social Science History and Civics 10th Standard SSC Maharashtra State Board Chapter 2 Mass Media and History Exercise [Page 38]
Complete the following concept chart.
| Newspapers | Radio | Television | |
| Beginning/ Background | |||
| Nature of informantion/ programmes | |||
| Functions |
Chapter 2: Mass Media and History
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