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Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Mass Communication

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Basics of Radio BroadcastingKey Terms in BroadcastingProduction ElementsTypes of BroadcastsRadio Usage
Card 1Basics of Radio Broadcasting

What is radio broadcasting?

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Radio broadcasting is the transmission of audio messages or signals to a wide audience using electronic devices like radio transmitters and receivers. It allows people to listen to news, music, and ot…

Card 2Key Terms in Broadcasting

Who is a broadcaster?

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A broadcaster is a person who presents or announces programs over the radio for the public. They may read news, host shows, or conduct interviews. For example, a news anchor on AIR FM Rainbow who read…

Card 3Key Terms in Broadcasting

What is meant by 'audience' in radio?

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Audience refers to the group of people who listen to a particular radio program. They are the target receivers of the message. For example, farmers listening to an agricultural advisory program on Viv…

Card 4Key Terms in Broadcasting

Define 'listener' in the context of radio.

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A listener is an individual or group of people who tune into a radio station to hear its programs. Unlike readers of print media, listeners do not need to be literate. For example, a daily wage worker…

Card 5Production Elements

What is a 'script' in radio broadcasting?

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A script is the written copy of all words to be spoken during a radio program. It ensures clarity, timing, and accuracy in delivery. For example, a radio drama has a full script with dialogues and sou…

Card 6Types of Broadcasts

What is a live broadcast?

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A live broadcast is a program transmitted in real time without prior recording. The audience hears the event as it happens. For example, the Republic Day Parade commentary on All India Radio is a live…

Card 7Types of Broadcasts

What is a pre-recorded program?

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A pre-recorded program is one that is recorded earlier on magnetic tape, CD, or digital storage and broadcast later. This allows editing and quality checks. For example, a music countdown show on Radi…

Card 8Radio Usage

What does 'tuning into radio' mean?

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'Tuning into radio' means switching on the radio and adjusting it to a specific frequency or channel to listen to a desired station. For example, tuning to 102.8 MHz to listen to AIR FM Rainbow in Hyd…

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What are the important topics in Radio as a Mass Medium for Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Mass Communication?
Key topics in Radio as a Mass Medium include 1 History of Radio in India, 2 Terms Used in Broadcasting, 3 Objectives of Radio, 4 Characteristics of Radio. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 board exam.
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