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MASS MEDIA
It is a means of public communication which reaches a large number of people at the same time. Radio, newspapers, television and films are the common means of mass communication.
Radio
Radio broadcasting began in India with the formation of a private radio service
in Madras (now Chennai), in 1924. This was later named the All India Radio
(AIR). Radio played a very important role during independence, as it helped
in nation-building. The task of the AIR was to promote national integration
and unity. Today, the AIR broadcasts news, and programs in Hindi, English, and other regional languages. FM radio has become very popular. There are a number of channels which play both regional and international music
There are many advertisements that are aired on the radio which spread
information and social awareness.
What are radio broadcasts used for in terms of spreading information and social awareness?
Entertainment purposes only
Educational purposes only
Spreading information and social awareness
Political propaganda
What type of content does All India Radio broadcast in multiple languages?
News only
Music only
News and programs
Talk shows
When did radio broadcasting begin in India?
1924
1930
1940
1950
What role did All India Radio play in nation-building and promoting national integration?
It played a minor role
It played no role
It played a crucial role
It played a negative role
What type of music has gained popularity on FM radio?
Classical music
Rock music
Regional and international music
Pop music
What is mass media primarily used for?
Entertainment
Public communication
Personal communication
Educational purposes
What is mass media?
Means of public communication reaching a large audience
Mass Media is a means of _______ which reaches a large number of people at the same time.
public communication
_____________ are common means of mass communication.
Radio, newspapers, television, and films
When did radio broadcasting begin in India?
1947
1950
1935
1924
What was the original name of All India Radio (AIR)?
Private Radio Service
Radio played a very important role during _________, as it helped in _________.
independence
Nation-building
What is one of the tasks of AIR?
Promoting national integration and unity
What has become very popular in the realm of radio broadcasting today?
FM Radio
True of False: Radio broadcasting in India started in 1924 in Madras (now Chennai).
True or False: AIR only broadcasts news and programs in English.
True or False: FM radio channels only play international music.
True or False: Advertisements on the radio help spread information and social awareness.
In which city did radio broadcasting begin in India?
Madras (now Chennai)
What is the current name of the radio service that started in Madras in 1924?
What type of radio has become very popular today?
FM radio
What do radio advertisements spread besides information? (One word)
Awareness
Radio broadcasting began in India with the formation of a private radio service in _______ (now Chennai) in 1924.
The task of AIR was to promote national integration and _______.
unity
Today, AIR broadcasts news and programs in Hindi, English, and other _______ languages.
There are many advertisements that are aired on the radio which spread information and social _______.
Newspapers, Magazines, and Journals:
William Bolts, an officer in the British East India Company in India, announced a handwritten newspaper in 1776. The first newspaper to be published in India was the Bengal Gazette in 1780. It was a weekly newspaper started by James Augustus Hicky, who was a printer by profession. The print media has come a long way since then. Today, newspapers are printed in all regional languages and can also be read online. They carry both national and international news, information, advertisements, and reach a large number of people. Many newspapers like The Times of India, Economic Times, Telegraph, The Hindu, Hindustan Times, etc., are available in the market.
There are various magazines that focus on topics like health, cooking, cinema, beauty, fashion, business, politics, competitive exams, etc. They provide information to readers about specific topics. India Today, Filmfare, Science Chronicle, Competition Success Review, etc., are some popular magazines. Journals provide information on education, advancements in medical sciences, etc.
What is the main purpose of magazines?
To provide information about various topics
To sell products
To entertain readers
To promote businesses
What are some of the topics that various magazines focus on?
Sports, fashion, technology, and travel
Health, cooking, cinema, and politics
Science, history, art, and music
Business, education, environment, and fashion
What type of information do journals provide on education and advancements in medical sciences?
Entertainment news
Cooking recipes
Scientific research
Political opinions
What was the first newspaper published in India?
The Bengal Gazette
The Times of India
The Hindu
The Indian Express
Who announced a hand-written newspaper in 1776?
John Doe
Jane Smith
Wilnam Bolts
Sarah Johnson
In what languages are newspapers printed and can be read online?
Only in English
In all regional languages
Only in Hindi
In French and German
What type of content can be found in newspapers?
Only national news
Only international news
National and international news, information, and advertisements
Only advertisements
Who announced the first handwritten newspaper in India?
William Bolts
What was the first newspaper to be published in India?
In which year was the Bengal Gazette first published?
hat types of news do newspapers carry?
Both national and international news
Which of the following is not a newspaper?
A) The Times of India
B) Economic Times
C) Filmfare
D) Hindustan Times
True or False: The first newspaper in India was the Bengal Gazette.
True or False: ames Augustus Hicky was an officer in the British East India Company.
True or False: Newspapers today can only be read in print.
True or False: Magazines provide information on specific topics like health, fashion, and business.
Who started the Bengal Gazette?
In which year did William Bolts announce a handwritten newspaper in India?
Name a popular magazine that focuses on cinema.
Filmfare
What is the profession of James Augustus Hicky?
William Bolts, an officer in the British East India Company in India, announced a handwritten newspaper in _______.
Mumbai in 1776
Delhi in 1776
Chennai in 1776
Calcutta in 1776
The first newspaper to be published in India was the _______ Gazette.
Today, newspapers are printed in all regional languages and can also be read _______.
Magazines provide information on specific topics such as health, cooking, cinema, beauty, fashion, business, politics, and _______ exams.
competitive
Journals provide information on education and advancements in _______ sciences.
Television
Television was introduced in India in 1959. On 15 September 1959, the Delhi Television Centre went on air for half an hour, three days a week, inaugurated by Dr. Rajendra Prasad (the then President of India). After 13 years, in 1972, the second television station was started in Mumbai. Earlier, the transmission was in black and white. Colour television sets were introduced during the 1982 Asian Games. Today, almost 90 percent of the population watches television. Television covers both national and international programs, including news, entertainment, education, and many more programs.
There are various advertisements that are aired on television channels. These advertisement campaigns spread awareness about various products. They also show campaigns conducted by the government for the welfare of the citizens, like Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, health campaigns, education of the girl child, and other social schemes.
When was television introduced in India?
1947
1959
1965
1972
In what year did the Delhi Television Centre start broadcasting for half an hour, three days a week?
1957
1958
1959
1960
When were colour television sets introduced?
1970
1982
1995
2005
What percentage of the population watches television today?
50%
75%
90%
100%
What types of programs does television cover?
Only news programs
Only entertainment programs
News, entertainment, and education programs
Only sports programs
When was the second television station started in Mumbai?
1965
1972
1980
1990
What was the color of the transmission earlier?
Black and white
Color
Sepia
Monochrome
When was television introduced in India?
Who inaugurated the Delhi Television Centre?
Dr. Rajendra Prasad
When was the second television station started in Mumbai?
1997
1996
1972
1995
During which event were colour television sets introduced in India?
True or False: Television was introduced in India in 1959.
What percentage of the population watches television today?
90%
True or False: The Delhi Television Centre was inaugurated by Dr. Rajendra Prasad.
True or False: The second television station in India was started in Mumbai in 1972.
True or False: Colour television sets were introduced in India during the 1982 Asian Games.
True or False: Today, almost 50 percent of the population watches television.
When was the Delhi Television Centre inaugurated?
1950
1959
1869
2004
Who inaugurated the Delhi Television Centre?
Dr Rajendra Prasad
In which year was the second television station started in Mumbai?
1972
During which event were colour television sets introduced in India?
What type of programs does television cover? (National and _______)
Television was introduced in India in _______.
The Delhi Television Centre went on air for half an hour, three days a week, inaugurated by Dr. _______ Prasad.
After 13 years, in _______, the second television station was started in Mumbai.
Colour television sets were introduced during the 1982 _______ Games.
Asian
Today, almost _______ per cent of the population watches television.
Television covers both national and _______ programs, including news, entertainment, education, and many more.
