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Class VII

Social Science

Ch-5 Media and Democracy

A. Choose the correct option (10 questions-10 marks)


1. Media is the plural form of the word
a. mediator c. medieval
b. medium d. millennium
2. The role of media is to
a. excite people c. entertain people
b. appreciate people d. inform people
3. The term accountability means
a. freedom to act c. to fulfil one’s responsibility
b. not favoring one side or the other d. keeping account of one’s wealth
4. This term is used as a collective name for the means of mass communication
a. media c. newspaper
b. television d. radio
5. The ………………….plays an important role in democracy
a. media c. radio
b. television d. newspaper
6. The important source of income for the media
a. advertisement c. news
b. radio d. movies
7. The RTI Act is not applicable to the state of
a. Jammu and Kashmir c. Himachal Pradesh
b. Delhi d. Haryana
8. ………………..means that one fulfils her or his responsibility
a. accountability c. impartial
b. judgment d. opinion
B. Very Short Questions (1 Mark)

1. What is mass media?


2. When did RTI pass in India?
3. Give some examples of mass media?
4. What are the methods of communication used in olden days?
5. Write the name of some leading magazines in India.

C. Answer the followings (2 marks each)

1. Write down the literal meaning of the term 'media'.


2. Elaborate the role of the media in democracy.
3. Mention four advantages of electronic media.
4. List down the four objectives of the media.
5. Explain several instances where the media fails to focus on issues which are important for us.
D. Answer the followings (3 marks each)
1. How is freedom of speech a key element of democracy?
2. What are the various ways in which communication is made?
3. Which news will media flash?
a. Annual day celebration in a school
b. Annual day celebration in a school where chief guest is a famous politician. Why?
4. Pen down the demerits of print media?
5. Critically mention the role of changing technologies in shaping the media world.

E. Case Study

By focusing on particular issues, the media influences our thoughts, feelings and actions, and
brings those issues to our attention. Due to the significant influence it plays in our lives and in
shaping our thoughts, it is commonly said that the media ‘sets the agenda’. As citizens of a
democracy, the media has a very important role to play in our lives because it is through the
media that we hear about issues related to the working of the government. The media decides
what to focus on and in this way it ‘sets the agenda’. Nowadays, media’s close relationship with
business often means that a balanced report is difficult to come by. Given this, it is important for
us to be aware that the ‘factual information’ that a news report provides is often not complete and
can be one-sided.

1. Why do we need to be aware about the ‘factual information ‘shared in a news report?
2. Why is it said that the media “sets the agenda”?
3. 'Media is a powerful weapon'. Write your review.
4. Write down the meaning of factual information.

F. Assertion –Reason based Questions (1 mark each)

1. Assertion (A): Media is known as a carrier of information.


Reason ( R ): The role of media is to criticize people.
A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B) Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A.
C) A is true but R is false
D) A is false but R is true..

2. Assertion (A): In order to function impartially the media should provide balanced and
independent news.
Reason ( R ): Most media like TV or Newspapers are owned by big business houses.
A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B) Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A.
C) A is true but R is false
D) A is false but R is true.

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