Mass Media and History — Chapter Summary
Maharashtra Board · Class 10 · History and Political Science
Summary of Mass Media and History for Maharashtra Board Class 10 History and Political Science. Notice how newspapers, radio, and television changed.
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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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