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

What Television in India 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 Television in India

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13.1 Evolution of Television

  • Television is a recent invention compared to radio, print, and cinema.
  • John Baird is known as the father of television.
  • The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) started the world’s first television service in 1936.
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13.2 History of Television in India

  • Television in India started on 15 September 1959 as an experiment by All India Radio (AIR).
  • It was named Doordarshan and inaugurated by Dr. Rajendra Prasad.
  • Initial programs were educational—targeted at school children and farmers.
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13.3 Emergence of Private Television Channels

  • Until the 1990s, Doordarshan had a monopoly on Indian television.
  • The Gulf War coverage by CNN in 1991 introduced Indians to satellite TV via dish antennas.
  • STAR (Satellite Television Asian Region) entered India through a partnership with a local company.
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13.4 Impact of Television in Daily Life

  • Television has both positive and negative impacts on individuals and society.
  • Positive impacts: education, awareness, entertainment, relaxation, public service messaging.
  • It helps spread information about health, environment, rights, and development.

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Key topics in Television in India include 1 Evolution of Television, 2 History of Television in India, 3 Emergence of Private Television Channels, 4 Impact of Television in Daily Life. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 board exam.
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