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

What Radio as a Mass Medium covers in Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Mass Communication: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

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4 Topics · Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Mass Communication · 2026-27

Topics in Radio as a Mass Medium

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9.1 History of Radio in India

  • The first radio broadcast in India was in June 1923 by the Calcutta Radio Club.
  • Indian Broadcasting Company (IBC) was formed on July 23, 1923, but failed due to financial issues.
  • In 1930, the British government took over and renamed it Indian State Broadcasting Service (ISBS).
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9.2 Terms Used in Broadcasting

  • Audience: The group of people who receive the radio programme.
  • Listener: A person who tunes in to a radio station.
  • Broadcaster: A person who presents or announces programmes on radio.
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9.3 Objectives of Radio

  • The three main objectives of radio are to inform, educate, and entertain.
  • Inform: Radio shares news, weather, health alerts (e.g., polio immunization days).
  • Educate: Programmes on agriculture, Gyanvani channel for students, and expert talks.
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9.4 Characteristics of Radio

  • Radio makes pictures in the mind through vivid descriptions and sound effects.
  • It is the fastest medium — news can be broadcast instantly as events happen.
  • Simple to use — requires minimal technical knowledge to operate.

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Central concept: Radio as a Mass Medium

History of RadioTerms in BroadcastingObjectives of RadioCharacteristics of RadioLimitations of Radio

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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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