Class 7 Civics – Chapter 6
UNDERSTANDING MEDIA
Revision • Mind Map • Mnemonics

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 ONE-PAGE REVISION

• Media means different ways of communication.
• Media includes newspapers, TV, radio, internet and social media.
• Media informs people about events happening around them.
• It helps form public opinion.
• Media plays an important role in democracy.
• Sometimes media may show only one side of a story.
• Advertisements influence people’s choices.

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📌 TYPES OF MEDIA

• Print Media – newspapers, magazines
• Electronic Media – TV, radio
• Digital Media – internet, social media

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📌 MEDIA & DEMOCRACY

• Media gives information to citizens.
• People can question the government.
• Helps people make informed decisions.
• Free media strengthens democracy.

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🧠 TEXT MIND MAP

MEDIA

➡ Information
➡ Communication
➡ Public opinion
➡ Democracy
➡ Advertisements

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🧩 MNEMONICS (MEMORY TRICKS)

1️⃣ MEDIA

MEDIA
M – Mass communication
E – Educates people
D – Democracy support
I – Information sharing
A – Advertisements

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2️⃣ Role of Media

INFO
I – Inform
N – News
F – Freedom of expression
O – Opinion formation

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✍️ EXAM ANSWER FRAME (5 MARKS)

Question: What is the role of media in a democracy?

Answer:
Media provides information to the people. It helps citizens know about government actions. Media allows people to express their opinions. It helps in forming public opinion. Thus, media plays an important role in a democracy.

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🎯 LAST-DAY EXAM TIPS

• Use keywords: media, democracy, information
• Write answers in points
• Underline important words
• Give examples if possible

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