Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Sociology

Chapter

Social Change and Development in India: Mass Media and Communication

Question:
The mass media include a wide variety of forms, including television, newspapers, films, magazines, radio, advertisements, video games, and CDs. They are referred to as ‘mass’ media because they reach mass audiences – audiences comprised of very large numbers of people. They are also sometimes referred to as mass communications. For many in your generation, it is probably difficult to imagine a world without some form of mass media and communications. The first modern mass media institution began with the development of the printing press. Although the history of print in certain societies dates back many centuries, the first attempts at printing books using modern technologies began in Europe.
Colour broadcasting on TV was started in India as part of a sports event in Delhi. Identify the game.
Options:
Asian Games of 1982.
Commonwealth games of 1986
Cricket World Cup of 1987.
None of the above.
Correct Answer:
Asian Games of 1982.
Explanation:
Colour broadcasting on TV was started in India as part of the Asian Games of 1982.