Social Studies Write short notes on

i. In the pre-independence period, newspapers became the first mass medium of circulating information and knowledge among people.
ii. It brought about social and national awakening among the people and mobilised them against the oppressive British rule.
a. The newspaper Darpan made people aware of certain historical events like remarriage of Hindu widows, the danger of Russian attack on India, etc.
b. Dnyanoday shed light on the course of events which took place during the Indian War of Independence, 1857.
c. Deenbandhu discussed issues relating to the masses (Bahujansamaj) of that period.
d. Kesari and Mahratta newspapers threw light on the social and political issues of the contemporary period

i. We need mass media to enable free flow of information to all strata of the society and to strengthen our democracy.
ii. Newspapers provide information about current events, on issues of social, political, economic, cultural and technological importance.
iii. It protects rights of people by creating awareness among them and thus protecting their freedom.
iv. Readers are also ensured of a platform to voice their opinions. Newspapers can help in making the democracy stronger.
v. Television is an audio-visual medium. It shows  actual visuals of an event to people, thus, crossing the inherent limitations of newspapers and radio.
vi. Radio broadcasts various entertainment, awareness creating and literary programmes.

i. Started by Gopal Ganesh Agarkar and Bal Gangadhar Tilak in 1881.
ii. Published the social and political issues of that period.
iii. 'Kesari' published articles about the nationwide situations, the politics in England and also books in native languages.
iv. Kesari and Mahratta newspapers threw light on the social and political issues of the contemporary period.