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Mass Media and History

Maharashtra Board · Class 10 · History and Political Science

Summary of Mass Media and History for Maharashtra Board Class 10 History and Political Science. Key concepts, important points, and chapter overview.

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Overview

Notice how newspapers, radio, and television changed the speed, reach, and style of communication in India. Mass media made it possible to spread information to large groups, shape public opinion, and preserve important events as records of history.

Key Concepts

Mass means an aggregation of people

Mass means an aggregation of people, and media means various modes of communication. Mass media is a way of sending information to many people at once

Newspapers became the first mass medium

Newspapers became the first mass medium of circulating information and knowledge among people. They carry news, editorials, opinions, and other useful

The first English newspaper of India

The first English newspaper of India was printed on 29th January 1780. It was named Calcutta General Advertiser or Bengal Gazette and was started by J

Darpan was started in 1832

Darpan was started in 1832 in Mumbai, and Balshastri Jambhekar was its editor. He is known as the First Editor because he edited the first Marathi new

Prabhakar was started by Bhau Mahajan

Prabhakar was started by Bhau Mahajan. It published the history of the French Revolution and Shatpatre by Lokhitvadi, also known as Gopal Hari Deshmuk

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the meaning of mass media and its role in communication.
  • Trace the growth of newspapers, radio, and television in India.
  • Identify important newspapers, editors, and media milestones linked to Indian history.
  • Explain why mass media must be read critically.
  • Connect mass media with history, democracy, and professional opportunities.

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