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Answer the following questions in 25-30 words.

Explain the objectives of newspapers.

Newspapers are the print media of communication. The news is printed and distributed regularly at a definite time. They serve as historical documents. These newspapers provide us with local, national and international news.


The following are the objectives of newspapers:


1. The primary objective is to provide information to the citizens related to the happenings. They provide a lot of facts to keep the citizens aware.


2. The newspapers are also vested with the task of interpreting or explaining the news. Editorials, opinion columns, news analysis, etc., are some examples.


3. The newspapers also create awareness among the public.


4. Another objective is to provide service to readers. They provide information to aid them in their day to day needs, example, advertisement.


5. Newspapers come up with puzzles, stories, comics, etc., to provide entertainment.


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Knowledge of history is essential for newspaper articles.

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Television is the most popular medium.

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Answer the following questions in 25-30 words.

How is history helpful in the planning of Akashavani programmes.

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Read the following extract and answer the questions.

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.


(1) Akashavani (AIR) is an integral part of which ministry?


(2) What was the new name of IBC?


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


(3) How AIR was named ‘Akashvani’?