Question

Q.5. Answer the following questions in details.
1. How were news and messages conveyed to different countries in ancient
times?
2. Explain the contribution of BalshastriJambhekar in Marathi
Journalism ?
3. Why do we need Mass Media ?
4. How does History is essential in planning radio programmes ?
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Answer 1

Explanation:

1. Thus, the news would spread among people by word of mouth. In ancient Egypt, before the beginning of Common Era, there was a custom of placing inscriptions containing royal decrees at public places. In India, Emperor Ashoka also used the similar method to convey his orders to the subjects.
2. Balshastri Jambhekar worked in the field of print news. He is referred to as the 'First Editor' by virtue of his being the editor of the first Marathi newspaper. He started the newspaper 'Darpan' in 1832 in Mumbai.
3. They inform, educate and entertain people. They also influence the way people look at the world and make them change their views. Mass media plays a very important role in organizing public opinion. ... So Mass Media become a very important part of our life.
4. History plays a vital role in planning the broadcast of the programmes. A programme on national leaders needs to be supported by sufficient historical information. The programmes on the birth or anniversary of leaders are supported by the lectures given by historians.