History CH 5 - Mass Media and History — Social Studies STD 10 — Question

It became necessary to rethink of women’s position in history.

Voltaire said to be the founder of Modern Historiography.

Historical research was driven to focus in depth on various aspects of women's life.

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.

What was the new name of IBC?

Only trained persons, who are duly qualified, can take up the tasks involved in the work of conservation and preservation.

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

Television is the most popular medium.

Globalisation has influenced sports.

It became necessary to rethink of women’s position in history.

Explain the following with its reason.
Writing of the regional history received a momentum.