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How does television make the world feel closer to us?
How does television make the world feel closer to us?
Television images can travel vast distances through satellites and cables, allowing us to access news and entertainment from around the globe.
Why are most television channels and newspapers part of big business houses?
Why are most television channels and newspapers part of big business houses?
The mass media requires significant funding for technology and personnel, leading to its association with large business entities.
What is meant by independent media?
What is meant by independent media?
Independent media operates without external control or influence on its news coverage.
Why is independent media considered important?
Why is independent media considered important?
What types of issues does local media typically cover?
What types of issues does local media typically cover?
How do community radios support local farmers?
How do community radios support local farmers?
What role do documentary films play in local media?
What role do documentary films play in local media?
What is 'Khabar Lahriya'?
What is 'Khabar Lahriya'?
What are the implications of media being under external pressure?
What are the implications of media being under external pressure?
How does television influence global events perception?
How does television influence global events perception?
Flashcards
How television brings the world closer
How television brings the world closer
Television images travel long distances through satellites and cables, bringing news and entertainment from across the globe.
What is independent media?
What is independent media?
The media should be free to report truthfully without any control or influence from external sources. It ensures unbiased information for citizens.
Why are most media owned by big businesses?
Why are most media owned by big businesses?
Television and newspapers require significant resources to operate, including technology, staff, and production costs. This usually leads to them being owned by large businesses.
What is local media?
What is local media?
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How does community radio help farmers?
How does community radio help farmers?
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How can local media empower communities?
How can local media empower communities?
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Give an example of a local newspaper.
Give an example of a local newspaper.
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Why is independent media important for citizens?
Why is independent media important for citizens?
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What are costs associated with media?
What are costs associated with media?
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Why is unbiased information important in media?
Why is unbiased information important in media?
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Study Notes
Short Answer Type Questions
- How has television brought the world closer?
- Television images travel long distances via satellites and cables, showing news and entertainment from around the world. People can see events like Obama's inauguration while in a different country.
- Why are most television channels and newspapers part of large businesses?
- Mass media technologies are constantly evolving, demanding significant investment in new equipment (cameras, sound systems, transmission satellites, etc.). A large number of personnel are also required for production, necessitating substantial financial resources. These factors make large businesses vital for media operations.
- What does independent media mean, and why is it important?
- Independent media means no one controls information presented. News stories are not influenced by outside pressures, allowing for impartial reporting. Reliable, unbiased information is critical for people to make informed decisions as citizens.
Long Answer Type Questions
- Brief note on 'local media':
- Local media focuses on daily issues affecting local communities. Often, community radio stations provide farmers with crop price information and farming advice. Local groups also use inexpensive video equipment to create documentaries about local communities' struggles. Examples include the publication "Khabar Lahriya," a fortnightly newspaper run by Dalit women in Uttar Pradesh, focusing on their community's issues. This particular publication covers Dalit issues, violence against women, political corruption, and is popular among local farmers, shopkeepers, panchayat members, teachers, and recently literate women.
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Test your understanding of how television and independent media shape our world. This quiz covers the impact of television on global connectivity, the economics behind media channels, and the significance of unbiased reporting. Explore these crucial aspects of modern communication.
