The chronological sequence of place-biased communication media marked by Harold Innis is: Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

1.Radio

2.Television

3.Papyrus

4.Paper

5.Newspaper

A1, 3, 4, 5, 2

B3, 4, 5, 1, 2 ✓ Correct

C4, 5, 2, 1, 3

D5, 2, 1, 4, 3

Correct answer: (B) 3, 4, 5, 1, 2

Explanation

The chronological order of place-biased communication media marked by Harold Innis runs papyrus, paper, newspaper, radio and television.

Statement 3 papyrus is the earliest, a light space-biased medium of the ancient world.

Statement 4 paper follows, extending the reach of writing across space.

Statement 5 the newspaper comes next, carrying information rapidly over distance.

Statement 1 radio follows, a strongly space-biased broadcast medium of the twentieth century.

Statement 2 television comes last, the newest space-biased medium in this order.

Innis contrasted such space-biased media with time-biased media like stone and clay.

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