Media Technology in India

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Which of the following is NOT a type of media technology?

  1. Print

  2. Radio

  3. Television

  4. Internet

  5. Telephone


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Telephone is a telecommunications technology, not a media technology.

When was the first newspaper published in India?

  1. 1780

  2. 1785

  3. 1790

  4. 1795

  5. 1800


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first newspaper in India, the Bengal Gazette, was published in 1780.

Who is considered the father of Indian journalism?

  1. Raja Ram Mohan Roy

  2. Bal Gangadhar Tilak

  3. Dadabhai Naoroji

  4. Gopal Krishna Gokhale

  5. Jawaharlal Nehru


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Raja Ram Mohan Roy is considered the father of Indian journalism for his contributions to the establishment of the free press in India.

When was the first radio station established in India?

  1. 1923

  2. 1924

  3. 1925

  4. 1926

  5. 1927


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first radio station in India, the Calcutta Radio Station, was established in 1923.

Who is considered the father of Indian radio?

  1. Jagdish Chandra Bose

  2. Meghnad Saha

  3. C.V. Raman

  4. Homi J. Bhabha

  5. Vikram Sarabhai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jagdish Chandra Bose is considered the father of Indian radio for his contributions to the development of radio technology in India.

When was the first television station established in India?

  1. 1959

  2. 1960

  3. 1961

  4. 1962

  5. 1963


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first television station in India, Doordarshan, was established in 1959.

Who is considered the father of Indian television?

  1. Satish Dhawan

  2. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

  3. Vikram Sarabhai

  4. Homi J. Bhabha

  5. C.V. Raman


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Vikram Sarabhai is considered the father of Indian television for his contributions to the establishment and development of television in India.

When was the Internet first introduced in India?

  1. 1986

  2. 1987

  3. 1988

  4. 1989

  5. 1990


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Internet was first introduced in India in 1986.

Who is considered the father of the Internet in India?

  1. Sam Pitroda

  2. N. Vittal

  3. R. Chidambaram

  4. Deven Sharma

  5. Arun Shourie


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sam Pitroda is considered the father of the Internet in India for his contributions to the establishment and development of the Internet in India.

Which of the following is NOT a major impact of media technology on Indian society?

  1. Increased access to information

  2. Improved communication

  3. Economic growth

  4. Social isolation

  5. Cultural homogenization


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Social isolation is not a major impact of media technology on Indian society.

How has media technology contributed to the economic growth of India?

  1. Increased productivity

  2. Improved efficiency

  3. Enhanced innovation

  4. Expanded market reach

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Media technology has contributed to the economic growth of India in all of the mentioned ways.

In what ways has media technology influenced the cultural landscape of India?

  1. Promoted cultural diversity

  2. Preserved traditional values

  3. Facilitated cultural exchange

  4. Accelerated cultural change

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Media technology has influenced the cultural landscape of India in all of the mentioned ways.

What are some of the challenges faced by media technology in India?

  1. Lack of infrastructure

  2. Digital divide

  3. Media bias

  4. Misinformation and fake news

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Media technology in India faces all of the mentioned challenges.

What are some of the future trends in media technology in India?

  1. Artificial intelligence

  2. Virtual reality

  3. Augmented reality

  4. 5G technology

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

All of the mentioned technologies are expected to have a significant impact on media technology in India in the future.

How can media technology be used to address social issues in India?

  1. Promoting education

  2. Raising awareness

  3. Empowering citizens

  4. Facilitating social change

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Media technology can be used to address social issues in India in all of the mentioned ways.

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