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GSEB Grade 7 Chapter 18 Means of Communication and Advertisement
Grade 7 Chapter 18 Means of Communication and Advertisement | GSEB Class 7 Social Science Solutions | for all the students of Gujarat Board.
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- The ……….. card is used to wish good luck to a friend. [ Greeting card]
- Telegram service was started in India in the year ………… AD. [ 1850 AD]
- Radio is a ………… means of communication. [Audio]
- ………… is a popular audiovisual visual means of entertainment. [ Television]
- ……………. is a very useful tool for getting information about the minerals lying in the earth’s crust. [Artificial satellite]
State whether the following statements are true or false:
- Rakhis can be sent by Inland letter. [ False]
- Food is a basic human need. [True]
- Police use walkie talkie. [True]
- All the things are shown in the advertisement or of good quality. [False]
- A mobile phone is an excellent means of communication. [True]
Answer the following questions in one two lines each:
[Q] How is money sent through the post office?
[A] Money is sent via money order from the post office.
[Q] Name any two means of advertisement?
[A] The two means of advertisement are television and radio.
[Q] What is meant by means of communication?
[A] Means of communication are the different ways in which people pass information or messages from one place to another.
[Q] State two advantages of advertisement.
[A] Advertisements have the advantages of allowing the customer to check the quality and price of the item and providing general information about the item.
[Q] Which advertisements does the government make for social awareness?
[A] Advertisements promoting no to child marriage, health, population control, education of daughters, and prevention of malnutrition in children are made by the government for the social awareness of the society.
Write short notes:
[Q] Disadvantages of advertisement
[A] The disadvantages of advertisements are-
- Advertisements cost a lot and are borne by consumers.
- In some cases, the advertiser may not use the item he is promoting.
- When we shop based on advertisements, we can be deceived.
- TV advertisements sometimes make us feel guilty because we cannot buy everything we need or want for children and elderly people because they are unaffordable.
- The trend of copying one another is increasing.
[Q] Use of artificial satellite
[A] As a means of communication, artificial satellites can be very useful. An artificial satellite is a man-made object placed in space. Through satellite, news and weather information can be accessed on a variety of devices such as televisions, computers, and mobile phones. It can also provide information about the hidden water and mineral resources in the earth’s crust. Artificial satellites are very useful in the defense sector of a country.
[Q] Facilities available on mobile phone
[A] Mobile phones have become one of the most important means of communication today. People can communicate from one place to another via mobile phones. The mobile phone has a clock, audio-video player, torch, calendar, calculator, radio, etc. We can book railway, bus, and cinema tickets on the internet. We can easily access a lot of information with a mobile phone nowadays.
Answer the following sentences into three sentences each:
[Q] Why are the means of communication useful in a democracy?
[A] To inform the people about what’s taking place in the country, means of communication are becoming more important. The means of communication can provide information on what the government is doing, such as education, health, agriculture, etc. Additionally, the government monitors the means of communication as well as how the news on TV and radio will impact society. Every citizen should verify whether the information presented by social media and communication is accurate or not.
[Q] How would you use the means of communication?
[A] Communication must be used thoughtfully. Discussing topics such as pollution water pollution, child labor, and atrocities against women should be emphasized as often as possible. In this regard, official means like television, radio, newspapers, etc. Should be used. A video depicting atrocities against women, children, the elderly, and the poor should not be posted on mobile phones. Students should only use mobile phones for communicating because the light of the mobile phone damages their eyesight.
[Q] Awareness comes through cinema. Explain.
[A] Film is also a popular medium for education and entertainment. In India, the majority of films are produced. They educate people about social and cultural aspects. People learn to fight traditional beliefs, superstitions, and blind beliefs through cinema.
[Q] State the advantages of TV.
[A] Today, television is the most popular audiovisual communication medium. The news of the whole world, serials, education programs, and news are presented through it. Live broadcasts of various sports can be seen on TV.
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