Following are the questions that came in Board Papers (Textuals and Non-textual)
Chapter 5: Mass Media and History
Complete the sentences by choosing the correct option
The first English newspaper in India was started by ……….…… (March ’19) (Textual)
(a) James Augustus Hickey
(b) John Marshall
(c) Allen Hume
Ans. (a) James Augustus Hickey
Identify the wrong pair in the following, correct it and rewrite. (July ’19; March ’20; Nov. ’20) (Textual)
(1) ‘Prabhakar’ – Acharya P.K. Atre
(2) ‘Darpan’ – Balshastri Jambhekar
(3) ‘Deenbandhu’ – Krishnarao Bhalekar
(4) ‘Kesari’ – Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Ans. Wrong Pair : Prabhakar – Acharya P. K. Atre
Write brief notes :
Why do we need mass media? (March ’19) (Textual)
Ans. (i) We need mass media to facilitate free flow of information to all strata of the society. Editorials, various columns and supplements are essential parts of newspapers. Readers are also ensured of a platform to voice their opinions.
(ii) Newspapers can help in making the democracy stronger. Television is an audio-visual medium. It was possible for this medium to cross the inherent limitations of newspapers and the radio and show the actual visuals of an event to people. So far, there is no other alternative to television for watching an event as it actually happened.
Explain the following sentences with its reason.
(1) Any information received through mass media needs to be reviewed critically. (Sept. ’21) (Textual)
Ans. (i) Any information received through mass media needs to be reviewed critically. The news or information in the media may not always represent exact truth. We need to scan it very carefully.
(ii) There is a very famous event of unauthentic information appearing in print in Germany. ‘Stern’, a German weekly magazine had purchased a number of so called handwritten diaries of Adolf Hitler. It sold them to various publication companies. The diaries were verified for their authenticity and subsequently the news appeared in the print. However, later those diaries were proved to be forged.
(iii) It becomes apparent from this example that we need to be very careful about the information published by the media.
(2) Knowledge of history is essential for newspaper articles. (July. ’19) (Textual)
Ans.(i) Newspapers while providing fresh news to its readers need to unfold the background of an event.
(ii) While reporting news in detail, reporters try to compare it with parallel events, which happened in the past.
(iii) In order to be able to publish issue to commemorate the occasion, one needs to review history.
(3) Television is the most popular medium. (March ’19) (Textual) / OR Short Note Television (July ’19)
Ans. (i) Television is an audio visual medium
(ii) It is possible for this medium to cross the inherent limitations of newspaper, radio and show the actual visuals of an event to people.
(iii) There is no other alternative than television is available, for watching an event as it actually happened. So television is an most popular medium.
Answer the following questions in details:
(1) What were the different means of communication known around the world before the advent of newspaper? (March ’20) (Non-textual)
Ans. The following means of communication were used to convey news before the advent of newspaper :
(1) Inscriptions with royal decrees placed at public places was a custom in Egypt. Emperor Ashoka followed the same method to reach out to his subjects. (2) In the Roman Empire, royal decrees were written on papers and those were distributed in all regions. It also contained information of various events taking place in the nation and its capital. (3) During the reign of Julius Caesar ‘Acta Diuma’. meaning acts of everyday, used to be placed at public places in Rome. (4) In the 7th century C.E., in China, royal dictates were distributed among people at public places. (5) In England handouts were distributed occasionally among people at public places giving information about war or any important events. (6) Travellers arriving from different faraway places would add spice to stories from those places and narrate the same to local people. The ambassadors of a king posted at various places would send back important news to the royal court.
Define Periodicals, types and its classification. (Nov. ’20) (Non-textual)
Ans. Magazines and journals which are published at regular intervals are known as Periodicals. Types : (1) They are categorised as weekly biweekly monthly bimonthly quarterly six monthly and annual. (2) There are some chronicles which are published at no fixed time. Classification : Periodicals can be classified as popular and scholarly (1) If a periodical aims at specialists and researchers, it is a ‘journal’. Articles are generally written by experts in the subject. (2) Popular periodicals are magazines published with variety of content. They can be on fashion, sports, entertainment and films. (3) Bharatiya Itihas ani Sanskruti and Marathwada Itihas Parishad Patrika are periodicals of present times. Periodicals are an important source to study history.
Give a short account of the development of Indian television. OR Explain the history of Doordarshan. (Sept. ’21) (Non-textual)
Ans. (1) Television service started in India in 1959. Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the first Indian President, inaugurated the Delhi Doordarshan centre. (2) Mumbai centre began to telecast its programmes on 2nd October 1972. Colour television was introduced in India on 15th August 1982.
Read the following extract and answer the questions. (March ’19) (Non-textual)
‘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 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 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 the serial Tiharat Ek Khoj’ based on? (1)
Ans. The serial Bharat Ek Khoj is based on ‘Discovery of India’, a book written by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru.
(2) Who directed the serial ‘Bharat Ek Khoj’? (1)
Ans. The serial was directed by Shyam Benegal.
(3) Which factors/aspects of Indian history are depicted in ‘Bharat Ek Khoj’? OR Why was ‘Bharat Ek Khoj’ a serial telecasted by Doordarshan admired in all parts of India ? (2)
Ans. The television serial ‘Bharat Ek Khoj’ presented social, political and economic life from ancient to the modern period in India. (1) It portrayed various aspects of Indian history like Harappan civilisation, Vedic history and the interpretation of epics like Mahabharata and Ramayana. (2) It used the technique of dramatisation effectively to recreate the Mauryan period and show the impact of Turk-Afghan invasions. The Mughal period and their contributions which have long-lasting effect on social and cultural fabric of India is shown. The rise of Bhakti movement, role of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in getting swarajya is portrayed.
Complete the following concept chart. (Sept. ’21) (Non-textual)
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