class7 civicsch4

Q1. Name any four forms of media.

Ans. Four forms of media are- News Paper, Television, Radio, Internet

Q2. Give examples for the means of communication in the ancient world.

Ans. In ancient world the means of communication were-

                - Drums, used to pass message to long distance.

                - A messenger was sent to deliver message.

Q3. What is an 'informed opinion'?

Ans. 'Informed Opinion' are the opinion formed through secondary source of information is called Informed Opinion.

Q4. What is meant by freedom of speech?

Ans. Freedom of speech gives the right to express the thought and ideas to every individual.

Q5. Why should the media be responsible?

Ans. Media should be responsible because it is the only means of communication between the government and people, as it aware the people about the policies of the government as well as the problems of the people to the government.

Q6. Why should the media be accountable ?

Ans. Media is the one which creates awareness about various social issues and acts as a medium of communication between people and government. To do their work properly they must understand their  accountability towards the society and the nation.

Q7. What is a blog?

Ans. Blogs are the electronic medium of communication through which people can express their thought and ideas in front of the world through internet.

Q8. What is meant by unbiased information? Why should the media be unbiased?

Ans. Information which is communicated without any manipulation is called unbiased information. media must be unbiased to deliver correct information to the people.

Q9. What is the right to information Act? explain its benefits.

Ans. Right to information act allow citizens of India to ask any information from government by giving an application. The answer must be given within 30 days or in emergency condition within 24 hours.

                This act had improved transparency in the functioning of the government organisation and helpful in reducing corruption.