History CH 6 - Entertainment and History — Social Studies STD 10 — Question

Toys can tell us about cultural history.

Foucault called his method, 'the Archaeology of Knowledge'.

Explain the following with its reason.
Bakhar is an important type of historical documents.

It is essential to study the history of technology.

A commentator should know the history of the game.

Radio: ‘Indian Broadcasting Company’ (IBC), a private radio company was the first one to broadcast daily programmes. Later the same company was taken over by the British Government and named as, ‘Indian State Broadcasting Service (ISBS). On 8th June 1936 it was renamed, as ‘All India Radio (AIR)’.

After Independence, AIR became an integral part of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (India). Initially, it broadcasted Governmental programmes and schemes. It was named as ‘Akashvani’ on the suggestion of the famous poet Pandit Narendra Sharma. Akashvani broadcasts various entertainment, awareness creating and literary programmes. It also broadcasts special programmes for farmers, workers, the youth and women. The ‘Vividh Bharati’ programmes are broadcasted in 24 regional languages as well as 146 dialects of Indian languages. Lately, various new channels like ‘Radio Mirchi’ are providing radio services.

How AIR was named ‘Akashavani’?

It is important to take a few primary precautions in order to preserve the historical heritage sites.

The history of Indian civilization dates back to 3rd millennium BCE.

Writing of the regional history received a momentum.

Bakhar is an important type of historical documents.