Audio and Video programmes - The National Institute of Open ...

Prog. Duration in Minutes
Code Title of Programmes Language in Hindi in English
316/V-4 Map Skills Hindi 22:31 –
This video programme revolves around a studio-based discussion among subject experts on the topic of
Maps. The nature of maps, their types (Political, Physical etc.), and related characteristics have explained
in detail. The standard color/shading schemes and other illustration techniques used in maps to depict
different geographical features, physical resources and assets have also been explained in simple and easy
to understand manner.
316/V-5 Mechanism of Monsoon Hindi and English 17:43 17:42
The video programme depicts the complex phenomenon of Monsoon, its characteristics and the influencing
factors. The crucial role of Jet Stream, Southern Oscillation and El-Nino in the mechanism of monsoon
have also been explained effectively.
316/V-5 Increasing Population English – 25.51
Depleting Resources
This programme presents the problems caused by increasing population and depleting resources. Population
means a number of people in a particular area. The quantitative and qualitative aspects have been discussed.
The programmes discusses global problems such as pollution, deforestation, deplecting freshwater and
natural resources and global warming etc.
Economics (318)
318/V-1 Money Supply Hindi and English 20.20 26.30
This programme deals with the supply of money in a state. The need and importance of money, role of the
Reserve Bank of India and its functions, control over the supply of money in the market, control over the
commercial banks, their deposits and lending activities have been explained. This programme enhances
student’s understanding of the topic which is also contained in the course material.
318/V-2 Money and Banking English — 24.45
This video programme explains in detail about the origin of Money and Economy before Money, about the
Barter System and role of money to overcome the difficulties in Barter System. The programme also
touches upon the role of Reserve Bank of India and Commercial Banks in monitoring monetary discipline as
well as their innovative practices in the global economy. The programme also discusse innovative facilities offered
by commercial banks for safety of people and their comfort such as ATM and online transactions etc.
318/V-2 Marketing and marketing structure English — 24.45
Market is a mechanism where the group of buyers and sellers interact to determine the price and quantity
of a goods and services. This programme includes concept of market and classification of markets on the
basis of competition.
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