History CH - 2 Historiography Indian Tradition — Social Studies STD 10 — Question

Foucault called his method, 'the archaeology of knowledge'.

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.

In how many regional languages and local dialects are ‘Vividh Bharati’ programmes broadcasted?

Maza Pravas is an important source of history.

Bharuds composed by Saint Ekanath are popular in Maharashtra.

As compared to Amazon, the pollution in river Ganga affects human life greatly.

Encyclopaedias should be created in as many languages as possible.

It is essential to study the history of technology.

Currently the structure of sports economy has been significantly affected.

The field of Applied Arts needs professionals.

Writing of the regional history received a momentum.