History CH 9 - Heritage Management — Social Studies STD 10 — Question

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.

Akashavani (AIR) is an integral part of which ministry

Archives and libraries publish research journals, Informative pamphlets, leaflets, posters, etc.

Improved versions of Encyclopaedia or supplements to original editions need to be published.

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

Television is the most popular medium.

Bharuds composed by Saint Eknath are popular in Maharashtra.

Puppetry is an oldest form of entertainment.

The method of history useful in the research of many subjects.

There are fewer natural ports on the eastern coast of India.

Explain the following statement with reason.

Toys can tell us about cultural history.