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Samacheer Class 7 Social Science - Media and Democracy

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I. Choose the correct answer: 5II. Fill in the blanks: 1III. Match the following: 2IV. Consider the following statements: Tick the appropriate answer: 3V. Answer in one or two sentences. 4VI. Answer the following in detail: 3VII. HOTs: 5I. Choose the Correct answer. 5II. Fill in the blanks. 1IV. Consider the following statement: Tick the appropriate answer: 1V. Answer in one or two sentences: 2
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1I. Choose the correct answer:5 questions
Q.1Which one of the following comes under print media?v
  1. A. Radio
  2. B. Television
  3. C. Newspaper
  4. D. Internet
Solution

c) Newspaper
Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide Civics Term 2 Chapter 2 Media and Democracy

Answer:

c) Newspaper
Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide Civics Term 2 Chapter 2 Media and Democracy

Q.2Which one of the following is the broadcast media?v
  1. A. Magazines
  2. B. Journals
  3. C. Newspaper
  4. D. Radio
Solution

d) Radio

Answer:

d) Radio

Q.3Which invention has brought the world closure?v
  1. A. Typewriter
  2. B. Television
  3. C. Telex
  4. D. none of these
Solution

b) Television
Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide Civics Term 2 Chapter 2 Media and Democracy

Answer:

b) Television
Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide Civics Term 2 Chapter 2 Media and Democracy

Q.4Which is mass media?v
  1. A. Radio
  2. B. Television
  3. C. Both a & b
  4. D. None of these
Solution

c) Both a &b

Answer:

c) Both a &b

Q.5Why is it necessary for media to be independent?v
  1. A. to earn money
  2. B. to encourage company
  3. C. to write balanced report
  4. D. none of these
Solution

c) to write balanced report

Answer:

c) to write balanced report

2II. Fill in the blanks:1 questions
Q.G11. ……………………have made the world smaller and closer.v
Solution

Mass Media
Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide Civics Term 2 Chapter 2 Media and Democracy
2. 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
Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide Civics Term 2 Chapter 2 Media and Democracy

Answer:

Mass Media
Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide Civics Term 2 Chapter 2 Media and Democracy
2. 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
Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide Civics Term 2 Chapter 2 Media and Democracy

3III. Match the following:2 questions
Q.G21. Narrowcast media 2. Social media 3. Print media 4. Web media 5. Broadcast media e) facebookv
  1. A. Films
  2. B. posters
  3. C. Seminar
  4. D. google web site
Solution

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

Answer:

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

Q.G41. Harikatha 2. Personal communication 3. Mass communication 4. Narrowcast Mediav
  1. A. E-Mail
  2. B. Seminar
  3. C. Religious stories
  4. D. Television
Solution

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

Answer:

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

4IV. Consider the following statements: Tick the appropriate answer:3 questions
Q.1Assertion (A) : Print media has been referred to as people’s university Reason (R) : They perform the role of public informer, educate, custodian of public interest.v
  1. A. A is correct and R is the correct explanation of A
  2. B. A is correct and R is not the correct explanation of A
  3. C. A is wrong and R is Correct
  4. D. Both are wrong
Solution

a) A is correct and R is the correct explanation of A
Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide Civics Term 2 Chapter 2 Media and Democracy

Answer:

a) A is correct and R is the correct explanation of A
Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide Civics Term 2 Chapter 2 Media and Democracy

Q.2Find the odd one e) postersv
  1. A. newspapers
  2. B. magazine
  3. C. journals
  4. D. twitter
Solution

d) twitter

Answer:

d) twitter

Q.3Consider the following statements and choose the correct answer from the codes given below. i) a, b and c are correct ii) a, c and d are correct iii) b, c and d are correct iv) a, b and d are correctv
  1. A. Media is generally the agency for interpersonal communication.
  2. B. Media is very powerful entity on the earth.
  3. C. Media plays a prominent role in the formation of public opinion.
  4. D. Media does not have any responsibility
Solution

i) a, b and c are correct
Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide Civics Term 2 Chapter 2 Media and Democracy

Answer:

i) a, b and c are correct
Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide Civics Term 2 Chapter 2 Media and Democracy

5V. Answer in one or two sentences.4 questions
Q.2How does the public get the news about the decision that is taken in the Legislative Assembly?v
Solution

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.

Answer:

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.

Q.3What is the importance of local media?v
Solution

Local Media in each locality gives importance to the local problem of the public.
Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide Civics Term 2 Chapter 2 Media and Democracy

Answer:

Local Media in each locality gives importance to the local problem of the public.
Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide Civics Term 2 Chapter 2 Media and Democracy

Q.4Media is the fourth pillar of democracy. Justify.v
Solution

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.

Answer:

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.

Q.5State any two responsibilities of media.v
Solution

The media has a massive responsibility in providing facts.
The media should help people to express their opinion on important social issues.

Answer:

The media has a massive responsibility in providing facts.
The media should help people to express their opinion on important social issues.

6VI. Answer the following in detail:3 questions
Q.1How can we classify media?v
Solution

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

Answer:

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

Q.2In what ways does the media play an important role in a democracy?v
Solution

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.
Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide Civics Term 2 Chapter 2 Media and Democracy

Answer:

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.
Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide Civics Term 2 Chapter 2 Media and Democracy

Q.3What are the advantages of media?v
Solution

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.

Answer:

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.

7VII. HOTs:5 questions
Q.1Is Media necessary? Why?v
Solution

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.

Answer:

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.

Q.2What do you know about the term press conference?v
Solution

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.
Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide Civics Term 2 Chapter 2 Media and Democracy

Answer:

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.
Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide Civics Term 2 Chapter 2 Media and Democracy

Q.3In what ways media affects our daily lives?v
Solution

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.

Answer:

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.

Q.4Media is a boon or bane.v
Solution

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.

Answer:

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.

Q.5Name Some Local Media of your locality.v
Solution

News Papers and magazine:
Deccan Chronicle, The Hindu, Dinamalar, Dina Thanthi, Malai Malar, Kumudam, Ananda Vikadan, etc.
Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide Civics Term 2 Chapter 2 Media and Democracy
7th Social Science Guide Media and Democracy Additional Important Questions and Answers

Answer:

News Papers and magazine:
Deccan Chronicle, The Hindu, Dinamalar, Dina Thanthi, Malai Malar, Kumudam, Ananda Vikadan, etc.
Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide Civics Term 2 Chapter 2 Media and Democracy
7th Social Science Guide Media and Democracy Additional Important Questions and Answers

8I. Choose the Correct answer.5 questions
Q.1Television belongs to which media?v
  1. A. Broadcast
  2. B. Narrowcast
  3. C. Print
  4. D. Social
Solution

a) Broadcast

Answer:

a) Broadcast

Q.2Instagram belonged to which media?v
  1. A. Broadcast
  2. B. Narrowcast
  3. C. Print
  4. D. Social
Solution

d) Social
Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide Civics Term 2 Chapter 2 Media and Democracy

Answer:

d) Social
Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide Civics Term 2 Chapter 2 Media and Democracy

Q.3Printing Press was invented in the yearv
  1. A. 1400
  2. B. 1450
  3. C. 1453
  4. D. 1460
Solution

c) 1453

Answer:

c) 1453

Q.4The backbone of Democracy.v
  1. A. Media
  2. B. resources
  3. C. Transport
  4. D. Minerals
Solution

a) Media
Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide Civics Term 2 Chapter 2 Media and Democracy

Answer:

a) Media
Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide Civics Term 2 Chapter 2 Media and Democracy

Q.5……………………media has been referred to as people’s universityv
  1. A. Broadcast media
  2. B. Print media
  3. C. Social media
  4. D. Web Media
Solution

b) Print media

Answer:

b) Print media

9II. Fill in the blanks.1 questions
Q.G31. …………………… is generally the agency for inter-personal Communication.v
Solution

Media
2. A …………………… or …………………… allows communicating messages, thoughts, ideas, views, etc.
medium, media
Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide Civics Term 2 Chapter 2 Media and Democracy
3. 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 ……………………
media
Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide Civics Term 2 Chapter 2 Media and Democracy
8. Democracy means ……………………
rule by people
9. Films comes under the …………………… media.
broadcast
10. …………………… provides transparency of the government.
Media
Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide Civics Term 2 Chapter 2 Media and Democracy

Answer:

Media
2. A …………………… or …………………… allows communicating messages, thoughts, ideas, views, etc.
medium, media
Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide Civics Term 2 Chapter 2 Media and Democracy
3. 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 ……………………
media
Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide Civics Term 2 Chapter 2 Media and Democracy
8. Democracy means ……………………
rule by people
9. Films comes under the …………………… media.
broadcast
10. …………………… provides transparency of the government.
Media
Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide Civics Term 2 Chapter 2 Media and Democracy

10IV. Consider the following statement: Tick the appropriate answer:1 questions
Q.1i) a, b, and c are correct ii) a, c and d are correct iii) b, c, and d are correct iv) a, b and d are correctv
  1. A. Media does not interfere in democracy
  2. B. Media broadcast national and international News
  3. C. Media is working for the welfare of a particular area
  4. D. Media educates masses in rural areas
Solution

iii) b, c, and d are correct
Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide Civics Term 2 Chapter 2 Media and Democracy

Answer:

iii) b, c, and d are correct
Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide Civics Term 2 Chapter 2 Media and Democracy

11V. Answer in one or two sentences:2 questions
Q.1Why Print Media referred to as People’s University?v
Solution

Print media has been referred to as People’s university because they perform the role of public informer, educate and custodian of public interest.

Answer:

Print media has been referred to as People’s university because they perform the role of public informer, educate and custodian of public interest.

Q.2What are the Four Pillars of Democracy?v
Solution

The four pillars of Democracy are the Legislature, Executive, Judiciary, and Media.

Answer:

The four pillars of Democracy are the Legislature, Executive, Judiciary, and Media.