SOMETHING TO KNOW
A. Tick (✔) the correct option:
1. A dancer communicates feelings through-
(a) Mudras (✔)
(b) Facial expressions
(c) Smiles
Answer – (a) Mudras (✔)
2. Choice of communication depends on-
(a) Interest
(b) Requirement
(c) Both (✔)
Answer – (c) Both (✔)
3. We can get money order through a—
(a) Post office (✔)
(b) Bank
(c) Airport
Answer – (a) Post office (✔)
4. A satellite helps in transmitting-
(a) Pictures
(b) International call
(c) Both (✔)
Answer – (c) Both (✔)
B. Fill in the blanks:
[Help Box – Alexander Graham Bell, send or receive, electronic, oldest, teleconferencing]
1. Means of communication help to send or receive a message.
2. Postal service is the oldest means of communication.
3. Telephone was invented by Alexander Graham Bell.
4. Computer is an electronic device.
5. Many people can exchange their views while sitting in different places through teleconferencing.
C. Match the following:
1. Mass Communication (e) communicating with many people at the same time
2. Books (a) man’s best friend
3. Fax (d) used for transfer of documents
4. Bengal Gazette (b) first newspaper published in India
5. Television (c) audio and video
D. Answer the following questions:
1. In which two ways is a telephone better than a letter?
Answer – A telephone is better than a letter in following ways:-
Telephone is a fastest means of two-way communication.
It allows people living far away to talk each other as if they are sitting face to face.
2. Mention three advantages of print media.
Answer – Three advantages of print media are –
It is a popular means of mass communication that spread knowledge, information, ideas and skills.
We can read them anywhere and multiple times.
They also provide us latest information of world affairs.
It is also cost friendly.
3. What is an artificial satellite? Mention two main advantages of a satellite.
Answer – An artificial satellite is man-made objects, which revolves around the earth.
The two advantages of satellite are as follows:-
(i) It transmits data in form of sound and pictures.
(ii) It also able to transmits international calls.
4. Comment on the statement-“Films create awareness.”
Answer – Films are the best ways to create awareness. Films made on social issues such as discrimination, child labour, female foeticide etc. increases social awareness and develop and broaden our concern towards social issues of society.
5. In which three ways has the electronic media influenced our lives?
Answer – The electronic media has influenced our lives in following ways-
We can communicate easily with people around the world.
We can watch anything happening in world through television.
Live events can be shared using electronic medias such as games, videos, public functions etc.
6. Why has the electronic media become more popular than the print media?
Answer – The electronic media has become more popular than the print media because –
It is easily accessible and provides instant information.
Its reach is very wide as it can be used by both literate and illiterate.
Live events can be shared using electronic media which is not possible in print media.
7. Why is it important to limit television time of children? Give three arguments in favour of your answer.
Answer – It is important to limit the television time of children because
It affects eyes.
It affects studies.
It makes them lazy and inactive.
It also kills creativity of children.
VALUE BASED QUESTION:
A hearing impaired student has joined your class. He finds it difficult to communicate with other students. What qualities do you need to develop in yourself to help him in the class, around the school and in the school bus?
Answer – hearing impaired student joined our school. We should develop following qualities to help him-
We can learn sign language or gesture to communicate with them.
Behave normally and equally with them.
If not being able to communicate then write on a paper.
We can use facial expression and maintain eye contact with that person.
Map Skill
On a political map of India, mark and label:
The city where first post office was opened.
Answer – Kolkata (formerly known as Calcutta)
The city known as the film city of India.
Answer – Mumbai (Maharashtra)
State where Bhojpuri films are made.
Answer – Bihar and Uttar Pradesh
State with the highest literacy rate.
Answer – Kerala
State with the lowest literacy rate.
Answer – Bihar
SOMETHING TO DO
1. Create a poster on conservation of energy.
Answer –
2. Make a banner to encourage your school team who is participating in Mahatma Hansraj Cricket Tournament.
Answer –
3. All channels express different opinions while reporting a news item. How do you find out the truth?
Answer – In order to identify whether news are true or fake, we can follow these points –
1. Develop a critical mindset.
2. Check the source.
3. See who else is reporting the story.
4. Examine the evidence.
5. Minutely observe footage and anchor bite.
4. Radio has regained its popularity in recent times. What type of programmes do you listen to on the radio? Give two reasons.
Answer – I listen mainly two programmes on the radio first one is Yaadon ka Idiot Box with Nilesh Mishra and second one is AIR News. I like both the programmes because first one is entertaining one and second one keep me updated.
5. Some children watch television for many hours and waste their precious time. Suggest any three ways to make the children aware of the harmful effects of too much T.V. watching.
Answer – Three ways to make the children aware of the harmful effects of too much T.V. watching are –
Too much screen time can take away from reading, studying, learning activities, play, and exercise.
Kids who watch too much TV are more likely to be overweight.
Digital media can also show alcohol and drug use, smoking and violence behaviour which are not at all good for kids of tender age.
6. Which book have you read recently? What impressed you about the book?
Answer – Recently, I have read a book name ‘My Tryst with Kids’ written by Dr. Nisha Peshin. In this book many small events related to kids are mentioned as a form of eye-opening anecdotes which helps me a lot to grow as a good citizen.
7. Which newspaper do you get at your home? What do you like reading in the newspaper?
Answer – I get The Times of India newspaper at my home daily. I like reading front page, sports columns and the speaking tree in editorial page in the newspaper.
8. An interesting narration has a great impact on the listeners. Record your narration of how you spend a day at school. Play, listen and make changes for a more effective and meaningful communication. Ask your parents for suggestions.
Answer – Students will do this task with the help of their parents/guardian.