Exercises Questions with Answers

Evaluation

I. Choose the correct answer

1. Which one of the following comes under print media?

a. Radio

b. Television

c .Newspaper

d. Internet

Answer: c .Newspaper

2. Which one of the following is the broadcast media?

a. Magazines

b. Journals

c. Newspaper

d. Radio

Answer: d. Radio

3. Which invention has brought the world closure?

a.Typewriter

b. Television

c.Telex

d. none of these

Answer: b. Television

4. Which is mass media?

a. Radio

b. Television

c. Both a & b

d. None of these

Answer: c. Both a & b

5. why is it necessary for media to be independent?

a. to earn money

b. to encourage company

c. to write balanced report

d. none of these

Answer: c. to write balanced report

II. Fill in the blanks

1. Mass media have made the world smaller and closer.

2. Every individual person is a medium of Expression.

3. Printing press was invented by Johannes Gutenberg.

4. Ethics is a code of values which govern our lives.

5. Akashvani All India Radio is the radio broadcast of the Government of India.

III. Match the following

Narrowcast media - films

Social media  - posters

Print media  - seminar

Web media  - google web site

Broadcast media - facebook

Answer:

Narrowcast media - seminar

Social media  - facebook

Print media  - posters

Web media  - google web site

Broadcast media - films

IV. Consider the following statements:Tick the appropriate answer

1. Assertion: Print media has been referred to as peoples University

Reason: They perform the role of public informer, educate, custodian of public interest.

a. A is correct and R is the correct explanation of A

b. A is correct and R is not the correct explanation of A

c. A is wrong and R is Correct

d. Both are wrong

Answer: a. A is correct and R is the correct explanation of A

2. Find the odd one

a. newspapers b. magazine c. journals d. twitter e. posters

Answer: d. twitter

3. consider the following statements and choose the correct answer form the codes given below.

a. Media is generally the agency for inter-personal communication.

b. Media is very powerful entity on the earth.

c. Media plays a prominent role in the formation of public opinion.

d. Media does not have any responsibility

i. a,b and c are correct

ii. a,c and d are correct

iii. b,c and d are correct

iv. a,b and d are correct

Answer: i. a,b and c are correct

V. Answer in one or two sentences

1. What is media?

Media is generally the agency for inter-personal communication. Media includes every broadcasting and narrowcasting medium. Media is the plural of the word medium. Such a medium or media allows to communicate messages, thoughts, ideas views, etc.

2. How does the public get the news about the decision that are taken in the Legislative Assembly?

Media carries every report of action of administration of the government. Based on the information, the public get the news about the decision that are taken in the Legislative Assembly.

3. What are the importance of local media?

Almost all the media concentrate little in bringing about the local news. They ignore the problems and issues of poor people. So local media in each locality gives importance to the local problem of the public.

4. Media is the fourth pillar of democracy. Justify

The four pillars of democracy are Judiciary, Executive, Legislature and Media. Media, the fourth pillar of democracy ensures the working of all the above three systems. It ensures that people living in far off areas of the country are aware of what’s happening in the rest of the country. Mass media is the important vehicle for information, knowledge and communication. 

5. State any two responsibility of media.

1. Media should provide a balanced report on any matter.

2. The responsibilities of media are to serve the people with news, views, comments and information on matters of public interest in a fair, accurate, unbiased and decent manner and language.

VI. Answer the following in detail

1. How can we classify media?

Narrowcast Media   - Cable Television, Direct mail, Seminar

Broadcast Media         - Films, Television, Radio

Print Media                - Newspapers, Magazine, Journals, Books, Posters, Reports

Web Media                  - Google website and Blogs

Social Media              - Twitter, Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram

2. In what ways does the media play an important role in a democracy?

Media is the backbone of democracy. It is the driving force of public opinion. It enlightens and empowers the people. Media carry eveiy report of action of administration of the government. Based on the information, the citizen can learn about the functioning of the government and day to day happenings taking place around them. It arranges the debate on current affairs so that we can get the different views for the same issue. Media reminds the government of its unfulfilled promises to the public. It educates masses in rural areas. Parliamentary democracy can flourish only under the watchful eyes of media. Media not only reports but acts as a bridge between the state and public. Thus the media acts as a watch dog of the democratic government. A democracy without media is like a vehicle without wheel.

3. What are the advantages of media?

Media keeps the people awakened and creates the awareness. Like a mirror it shows various social, political and economic activities around us. It exposes the strength and weakness of the government. All the TV channels telecast national and international news. Social problems are portrayed in many cinemas. Media fights against the socio-political evils and injustice in our society. Media is a powerful tool in shaping a person's understanding about the events that occur in our daily lives.

The newspaper reflects the response of the people to the government policies. Thus print media and electronic media help the people to express their opinion on important social issues. Media enlightens and empowers the people. It can educate the voters and ensures that government is transparent and accountable. Media carries every report of action of administration of the government. Based on the information, the citizen can learn about the functioning of the government and day to day happenings taking place around them.

VII. HOTs

1. Is Media necessary? Why?

Every individual person is a medium of expression. An individual interacts through the media to reach other individual and institutions. Media is generally the agency for inter-personal communication. Media allows to communicate messages, thoughts, and ideas. Media acts as a watch dog of the democratic government. A democracy without media is like a vehicle without wheel. It reminds the government of its unfulfilled promises to the public. It educates masses in rural areas. Media carries every report of action of administration of the government. Based on the information, the citizen can learn about the functioning of the government and day to day happenings taking place around them. The newspaper reflects the response of the people to the government policies. Thus print media and electronic media help the people to express their opinion on important social issues. So Media is necessary.

2. What do you know about the term press conference?

Press conference is a meeting held by famous or important persons in which they answer journalists questions. It is a public relations event in which the important persons present information to mass media. Sometimes they make important announcements to newspaper, magazines and TV broadcasts. They also answer the question raised by the media. Mostly press conferences are held by corporations, businessmen, politicians and government officials. It offers the advantage of reaching all media at the same time. It also builds excitement or anticipation about an event. For example: on July 22, 2019 after launching the Chandrayaan - 2 in the space, I.S.R.O leader met the press and gave information about that event. The press conference is also called news conference.

3. In what ways media affects our daily lives?

People depend on the media for various needs including entertainment and information. Media keeps the people awakened and it has become one of the major instruments of social change. Media not only brings out the day to day happenings in the world, but also exposes the strength and weakness of the government. It also advertises the various products produced by the private companies. It creates the awareness. All the TV channels broadcast national and international news. Social problems are portrayed in many cinemas. Media provides a balanced report on any matters. It fights against the socio-political evils and injustice in our society while bringing empowerment to the masses and facilitating development. It has become a part of the everyday life of the people. They play a significant role in shaping a person’s understanding and perception about the events that occur in our daily lives.

The newspaper reflects the response of the people to the government policies. Thus print media and electronic media help the people to express their opinion on important social issues.

4. Media is a boon or bane.

Media is a boon only. It is a minor which shows various social, political and economic activities around us. People depend on media for entertainment and information. Media keeps the people awakened. It expresses the strength and weakness of the government. It fights against the socio-political evils and injustice in our society.

Meida has become a part of the everyday life of the people. They play a significant role in shaping a person's understanding and perception about the events that occur in our daily lives. The print media helps the people to express their opinion on important social issues.

Media is the backbone of democracy. It enlightens and empowers the people. Media carries every report of action of administration of the government. Based on the information the citizen can learn about the functioning of the government and day to day happenings taking place around us.

VIII. Activity

1. Focus on a particular news. Collect information about that news from various media. Compare and write down the similarity and differences

2. Prepare an album – ‘the growth of media’ (from early period to till now).

3. Prepare a newspaper and circulate in your class.