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Mass Media and History

Maharashtra Board · Class 10 · History and Political Science

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Who started the first English newspaper in India?

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What was the name of the first English newspaper in India?

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Who is known as the 'First Editor' in Indian journalism?

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When was the first Marathi newspaper 'Darpan' started?

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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.

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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.

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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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