4 S.St. Ch.12 Let Us Communicate

 

4 S.St. Ch. 12 Let Us Communicate

SOMETHING TO KNOW

A. Tick ( ) the correct option : 

1. A dancer communicates feelings through ----

( a ) Mudras ( b ) Facial expressions  ( c ) Smiles 

2. Choice of communication depends on -----

( a ) Interest    ( b ) Requirement     ( c ) Both

3. We can get money order through a----

 ( a ) Post office      ( b ) Bank     ( c ) Airport

4. A satellite helps in transmitting ---

( a ) Pictures   ( b ) International call    ( c ) Both 

 B. Fill in the blanks : Help Box-- Alaxander 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 Alaxander 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 : 

Q 1. In which two ways is a telephone better than a letter ? 

Ans. It is an instant means of two wayscommunication.It allows people from all over theworld to communicate instantly.

Q 2. Mention three advantages of print media . 

Ans. Three advantages of print media are following :

1. They bring us the latest news.

 2. They play an important role in spreading knowledge.

 3. They give us information, ideas and skill through words and figures.

Q 3. What is an artificial satellite ? Mention two main advantages of a satellite . 

Ans.  An artificial satellite is a man made object which

revolves around the earth.

Two advantages of artificial satellite are following :

We can watch a Badminton match  played in  anywhere.

We can watch the Olympic Games while sitting

in the comfort of our home.

Q 4. Comment on the statement- " Films create awareness . " 

Ans. It is true that films create awareness--

Cinema is a popular means of mass communication. It provides information, entertainment and knowledge.

Some films impact important messagesand have great impact on us.

Q 5. In which three ways has the electronic media influenced our lives ? 

Ans. It entertains our life. It keeps us up to date. It also helps us in our study.It gives people a way to

stay in touch with people who live far away.

Q 6. Why has the electronic media become more popular than the print media ? 

Ans. The print media gives us only the facility of reading

but electronic media provides us audio as

well as video facility .It is easily accessible .

It is also reach is very wide. So electronic media

become more popular than the print media.

Q 7. Why is it important to limit television time of children ? Give three arguments in favour of your answer .

Ans. They will lost their eyesight.

They will be weak in their study.

It will make the children to disturb mind and unsocial.

Wastage of time.

Map Skill 

On a political map of India , mark and label : 

The city where first post office was opened .   Kolkata 

The city known as the film city of India .        Mumbai

State where Bhojpuri films are made .             Uttar Pradesh

State with the highest literacy rate .                  Kerala

State with the lowest literacy rate .                   Bihar