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45 important questions from Mass Media and History for Maharashtra Board Class 10 History and Political Science, with answers.

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Which newspapers were started by Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Gopal Ganesh Agarkar?

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Kesari, Maratha

Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Gopal Ganesh Agarkar started both 'Kesari' and 'Maratha' newspapers in 1881. These papers dealt with social and political issues of that period.

2multiple choice

What does 'Mass Media' mean?

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Various modes of communication to reach large groups of people

Mass Media contains 'Mass' meaning an aggregation of people and 'Media' meaning various modes of communication. Thus, mass media is a field of mass communication to reach large groups.

3multiple choice

When was All India Radio (AIR) renamed from Indian State Broadcasting Service?

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8th June 1936

The Indian State Broadcasting Service (ISBS) was renamed as All India Radio (AIR) on 8th June 1936.

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What is another name for All India Radio (AIR)?

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Akashvani

AIR was named 'Akashvani' on the suggestion of the famous poet Pandit Narendra Sharma.

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