Class 5 Social Studies - Mass Communication Worksheet
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(Write only one word in each blank)
1. Communication to a large number of people at the same time is called _______.
2. Newspapers and magazines are part of mass _______.
3. _______ invented the radio.
4. The latest development in mass communication is _______.
5. The most popular tablet computer is _______.
6. _______ channels provide music and local information 24 hours a day.
7. Radio is a cheap and useful tool for even _______ people.
8. _______ was invented by John Logie Baird.
9. Documentaries are short films that spread _______.
10. Computers use _______ lines to send e-mails.
--- ONE WORD ANSWERS ---
1. Who invented television?
2. Which medium uses a touch screen and stylus?
3. What brings the whole world together through sound only?
4. What helps in sending messages quickly on a computer?
5. What picks up and transmits signals from outer space?
--- MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS ---
1. Who invented the radio?
a) John Baird b) Marconi c) Edison
2. Which of these is not a printed mass media?
a) Newspaper b) Magazine c) Radio
3. What is a recent and popular development in radio broadcasting?
a) AM radio b) FM radio c) Shortwave radio
4. Which of the following is a famous tablet computer?
a) Nokia Tab b) Apple iPad c) Samsung PC
5. Which of the following can reduce reading habits among children?
a) Books b) Outdoor games c) Television
Class 5 Social Studies - Answer Key
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1. Mass Communication
2. Media
3. Marconi
4. Advertisement
5. iPad
6. FM
7. Illiterate
8. Television
9. Knowledge
10. Telephone
--- ONE WORD ANSWERS ---
1. Baird
2. Tablet
3. Radio
4. E-mail
5. Satellite
--- MULTIPLE CHOICE ANSWERS ---
1. b) Marconi
2. c) Radio
3. b) FM radio
4. b) Apple iPad
5. c) Television
--- IMPORTANT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ---
1. What is mass communication?
Ans: Mass communication is sending messages or information to a large number of people at the same time.
2. What are some examples of mass media?
Ans: Newspapers, magazines, radio, television, cinema, advertisements, and computers.
3. How is cinema useful in mass communication?
Ans: Cinema entertains and spreads knowledge through documentaries. It also helps people know different cultures.
4. What is FM radio? Why is it popular?
Ans: FM radio is a type of radio that provides music, local news, and entertainment 24 hours a day. It is very popular
5. What are the disadvantages of television and computers?
Ans: They make people lazy (sedentary life), reduce reading habits, and harm eyesight if used too much.
6. What is the role of satellites in communication?
Ans: Satellites send and receive signals around the world, helping with radio, TV, and telephone communication.
7. Name different types of personal computers.
Ans: Desktop, Laptop, Handheld PC, Palmtop, and Tablet PC.
8. What is advertisement and how is it useful?
Ans: Advertisement is used by companies to inform people about products. It influences peoples lifestyle.
