Samacheer Class 7 Social Science - Media and Democracy

Mass Media2. Every individual person is a medium of……………………
expression
3. Printing press was invented by……………………
Johannes Gutenberg
4. ……………………is a code of values which govern our lives.
Mass Media
5. ……………………is the radio broadcast of the Government of India.
Akashvani /All India Radio

1. Narrowcast media
c) Seminar
2. Social media
e) facebook
3. Print media
b) posters
4. Web media
d) google web site
5. Broadcast media
a) Films

1. Harikatha
c) Religious stories
2. Personal communication
a) E-Mail
3. Mass communication
d) Television
4. Narrowcast Media
b) Seminar

Media carry every report of the action of the Legislative Assembly.
Based on the information the people can learn about the functioning of the government and the decision taken in the Legislative Assembly.

The fourth pillar of democracy Media ensures that all the people should aware of happenings in the country.
It also ensures transparency in the working of all the other three Pillars.

Classification of Media:
Narrowcast Media – Cable Television, Direct mail, Seminar
Broadcast Media – Films, Television, Radio
Print Media – Newspapers, Magazine, Journals, Books, Posters, Reports.
Web Media – Google website and Blogs
Social Media – Twitter, Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram

Media is the backbone of democracy.
In our democratic society mass media is the driving force of public opinion
Media strengthens democratic value. It enlightens and empowers people.
It can educate the voters and ensures that government is transparently accountable.
Media carry every report of the action of administration of the government
Based on the information, the citizen can learn about the functioning of the government and day to day happenings taking place around them.

People get the latest news in a very short time
People get to bring out their hidden talents.
Great in promoting mass consumer products.
Serves as a good source of entertainment
Media leads to the diffusion of different cultures.

Yes, Media is necessary. In today’s society, the use of social media has become necessary for daily social interaction and access to news and information and decision making. It is a valuable communication tool with others locally and worldwide, as well as to share, create, and spread information.

A press conference is an event organized to officially distribute information and answer questions from the media. Press conferences are held by corporations and other businesses, politicians, and other government officials.

Media is considered as the best source to know about the happenings of the world. Newspaper, magazine, radio, television and the internet are the different types of media. It greatly affects our lives because media has the power to influence our thoughts. This influence is sometimes positive and sometimes negative.

The media can be both boon or bane, depending on our usage. If we use it intelligently, it will be useful in gaining knowledge and for the best impact. Also, some stunts in movies and television are copied by people, which leads to major accidents in our society.

News Papers and magazine:
Deccan Chronicle, The Hindu, Dinamalar, Dina Thanthi, Malai Malar, Kumudam, Ananda Vikadan, etc.7th Social Science Guide Media and Democracy Additional Important Questions and Answers

Media
2. A …………………… or …………………… allows communicating messages, thoughts, ideas, views, etc.
medium, media3. An awakened and free media is very much essential for the function of the
government
4. Akashvani means……………………
voice from the sky
5. Twitter belongs to ……………………
social media
6. …………………… media and …………………… media helps the people to express their opinion on important social issues.
Print, electronic
7. Parliamentary democracy can flourish only under the watchful eyes of ……………………
media8. Democracy means ……………………
rule by people
9. Films comes under the …………………… media.
broadcast
10. …………………… provides transparency of the government.
Media

iii) b, c, and d are correct