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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI 600 034
B.A.DEGREE EXAMINATION -HISTORY
FIRST SEMESTER APRIL 2018
VC 1103- HISTORY OF INDIAN MEDIA
Date: 28-04-2018 Dept. No. Max. 100 Marks
Time: 09:00-12:00
PART A
Answer ALL the following in not more than 50 words 10x2=20 Marks
1. Write a note on PTI
2. What is off-the-record news?
3. Briefly explain Internet radio.
4. What was nationalist cinema?
5. What is the role of PIB in the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting?
6. Where is Karagattam performed? 7. What is Parai Attam?
8. List out the popular FM radio channels?
9. Write on press council of India.
10. Mention any three disadvantages of online media?
PART B
Answer any FIVE from the following in not more than 100 words 5x8=40 Marks
11. Explain the history of print media in India.
12. 'Comment on FDI in media sector.
13. List out the advantages of Community Radio.
14. Explain any five popular TV channels in India.
15. Differentiate between popular cinema and alternate cinema.
16. What are the advantages of social media?
17. Name and explain any four government media organizations in India.
PART C
Answer any TWO questions from the following in not more than 200 words 2x20= 40 Marks
18. Elaborate on the role of press during pre-Independence period.
19. Discuss the functioning of satellite channels in contemporary India.
20. Critically evaluate the impact of cinema on children. Give examples.
21. Analyse the various folk forms of Tamil Nadu.