About Mass Communication and Journalism MCQs
Mass Communication and Journalism is a popular optional subject in CSS and PMS, and a core subject for media students. It covers the theoretical foundations of communication, the history of the press, media ethics, and modern digital journalism.
Topics Covered in This Category
- Communication Theory: Models of communication, agenda-setting, and media effects.
- History of Press: The evolution of newspapers and media in Pakistan and globally.
- Journalism Practices: News reporting, editing, headline writing, and investigative journalism.
- Media Laws & Ethics: Press ordinances, PEMRA, defamation, and media codes of conduct.
How to Prepare for Mass Communication MCQs
Memorize the key theorists and their theories (e.g., Shannon-Weaver, Lasswell). Keep a separate list of media laws and regulatory bodies in Pakistan. Stay updated with current affairs, especially as they relate to media freedom, social media trends, and digital journalism.
Question 201: Which organization, report, or concept corresponds to 'Systematic use of communication for development projects'? (Q201)
- A MacBride Commission Report
- B NWICO
- C Dominant Paradigm
- D Development Support Communication (DSC)
Explanation: Systematic use of communication for development projects refers to Development Support Communication (DSC).
Question 202: What is the theoretical or operational focus of 'Reuters'? (Q202)
- A Call by developing countries for balanced news flow
- B Everett Rogers / Daniel Lerner
- C International Wire Service
- D UNESCO 1980 study on global news imbalance
Explanation: Reuters focuses on International Wire Service.
Question 203: Which key aspect or historic background is associated with 'Associated Press (AP)'? (Q203)
- A Top-down approach
- B 1846 establishment
- C NWICO movement
- D Decolonization of media
Explanation: Associated Press (AP) is linked to 1846 establishment.
Question 204: In Global Communication and Development studies, what is 'Agence France-Presse (AFP)' known for? (Q204)
- A Oldest international news agency
- B Many Voices, One World
- C New World Information and Communication Order
- D Economic growth and modernization model of development
Explanation: Agence France-Presse (AFP) is identified with Oldest international news agency.
Question 205: Which organization, report, or concept corresponds to 'Using commercial advertising principles to promote social good'? (Q205)
- A MacBride Commission Report
- B NWICO
- C Dominant Paradigm
- D Social Marketing
Explanation: Using commercial advertising principles to promote social good refers to Social Marketing.
Question 206: What is the theoretical or operational focus of 'Digital Divide'? (Q206)
- A Call by developing countries for balanced news flow
- B Everett Rogers / Daniel Lerner
- C Global Communications
- D UNESCO 1980 study on global news imbalance
Explanation: Digital Divide focuses on Global Communications.
Question 207: Which key aspect or historic background is associated with 'Free Flow of Information'? (Q207)
- A Top-down approach
- B Market liberal media
- C NWICO movement
- D Decolonization of media
Explanation: Free Flow of Information is linked to Market liberal media.
Question 208: In Global Communication and Development studies, what is 'Alternative Paradigm' known for? (Q208)
- A Focuses on self-reliance, local culture, and sustainability
- B Many Voices, One World
- C New World Information and Communication Order
- D Economic growth and modernization model of development
Explanation: Alternative Paradigm is identified with Focuses on self-reliance, local culture, and sustainability.
Question 209: Which organization, report, or concept corresponds to 'Major news network established in Qatar (1996)'? (Q209)
- A MacBride Commission Report
- B NWICO
- C Dominant Paradigm
- D Al Jazeera
Explanation: Major news network established in Qatar (1996) refers to Al Jazeera.
Question 210: What is the theoretical or operational focus of 'Radio Farm Forum'? (Q210)
- A Call by developing countries for balanced news flow
- B Everett Rogers / Daniel Lerner
- C Development Communication Initiative
- D UNESCO 1980 study on global news imbalance
Explanation: Radio Farm Forum focuses on Development Communication Initiative.
Question 211: Which key aspect or historic background is associated with 'MacBride Commission Report'? (Q211)
- A Empowerment model
- B NWICO movement
- C Decolonization of media
- D Top-down approach
Explanation: MacBride Commission Report is linked to NWICO movement.
Question 212: In Global Communication and Development studies, what is 'NWICO' known for? (Q212)
- A New World Information and Communication Order
- B Many Voices, One World
- C Economic growth and modernization model of development
- D Bottom-up approach prioritizing community involvement
Explanation: NWICO is identified with New World Information and Communication Order.
Question 213: Which organization, report, or concept corresponds to 'Economic growth and modernization model of development'? (Q213)
- A MacBride Commission Report
- B NWICO
- C Participatory Communication
- D Dominant Paradigm
Explanation: Economic growth and modernization model of development refers to Dominant Paradigm.
Question 214: What is the theoretical or operational focus of 'Participatory Communication'? (Q214)
- A Call by developing countries for balanced news flow
- B Everett Rogers / Daniel Lerner
- C Paulo Freire
- D UNESCO 1980 study on global news imbalance
Explanation: Participatory Communication focuses on Paulo Freire.
Question 215: Which key aspect or historic background is associated with 'Cultural Imperialism'? (Q215)
- A Top-down approach
- B Media hegemony
- C NWICO movement
- D Decolonization of media
Explanation: Cultural Imperialism is linked to Media hegemony.
Question 216: In Global Communication and Development studies, what is 'Development Support Communication (DSC)' known for? (Q216)
- A Systematic use of communication for development projects
- B Many Voices, One World
- C New World Information and Communication Order
- D Economic growth and modernization model of development
Explanation: Development Support Communication (DSC) is identified with Systematic use of communication for development projects.
Question 217: Which organization, report, or concept corresponds to 'Global news agency founded in UK'? (Q217)
- A MacBride Commission Report
- B NWICO
- C Dominant Paradigm
- D Reuters
Explanation: Global news agency founded in UK refers to Reuters.
Question 218: What is the theoretical or operational focus of 'Associated Press (AP)'? (Q218)
- A Call by developing countries for balanced news flow
- B Everett Rogers / Daniel Lerner
- C Global Wire Service
- D UNESCO 1980 study on global news imbalance
Explanation: Associated Press (AP) focuses on Global Wire Service.
Question 219: Which key aspect or historic background is associated with 'Agence France-Presse (AFP)'? (Q219)
- A Top-down approach
- B 1835 establishment
- C NWICO movement
- D Decolonization of media
Explanation: Agence France-Presse (AFP) is linked to 1835 establishment.
Question 220: In Global Communication and Development studies, what is 'Social Marketing' known for? (Q220)
- A Using commercial advertising principles to promote social good
- B Many Voices, One World
- C New World Information and Communication Order
- D Economic growth and modernization model of development
Explanation: Social Marketing is identified with Using commercial advertising principles to promote social good.
Question 221: Which organization, report, or concept corresponds to 'Gap between demographics with and without access to ICT'? (Q221)
- A MacBride Commission Report
- B NWICO
- C Dominant Paradigm
- D Digital Divide
Explanation: Gap between demographics with and without access to ICT refers to Digital Divide.
Question 222: What is the theoretical or operational focus of 'Free Flow of Information'? (Q222)
- A Call by developing countries for balanced news flow
- B Everett Rogers / Daniel Lerner
- C Post-WWII Policy
- D UNESCO 1980 study on global news imbalance
Explanation: Free Flow of Information focuses on Post-WWII Policy.
Question 223: Which key aspect or historic background is associated with 'Alternative Paradigm'? (Q223)
- A Top-down approach
- B Community radio
- C NWICO movement
- D Decolonization of media
Explanation: Alternative Paradigm is linked to Community radio.
Question 224: In Global Communication and Development studies, what is 'Al Jazeera' known for? (Q224)
- A Major news network established in Qatar (1996)
- B Many Voices, One World
- C New World Information and Communication Order
- D Economic growth and modernization model of development
Explanation: Al Jazeera is identified with Major news network established in Qatar (1996).
Question 225: Which organization, report, or concept corresponds to 'Using radio broadcasts combined with group discussion for agricultural development'? (Q225)
- A MacBride Commission Report
- B NWICO
- C Dominant Paradigm
- D Radio Farm Forum
Explanation: Using radio broadcasts combined with group discussion for agricultural development refers to Radio Farm Forum.
Question 226: What is the theoretical or operational focus of 'MacBride Commission Report'? (Q226)
- A Everett Rogers / Daniel Lerner
- B Paulo Freire
- C UNESCO 1980 study on global news imbalance
- D Call by developing countries for balanced news flow
Explanation: MacBride Commission Report focuses on UNESCO 1980 study on global news imbalance.
Question 227: Which key aspect or historic background is associated with 'NWICO'? (Q227)
- A Empowerment model
- B Decolonization of media
- C NWICO movement
- D Top-down approach
Explanation: NWICO is linked to Decolonization of media.
Question 228: In Global Communication and Development studies, what is 'Dominant Paradigm' known for? (Q228)
- A Economic growth and modernization model of development
- B Many Voices, One World
- C New World Information and Communication Order
- D Bottom-up approach prioritizing community involvement
Explanation: Dominant Paradigm is identified with Economic growth and modernization model of development.
Question 229: Which organization, report, or concept corresponds to 'Bottom-up approach prioritizing community involvement'? (Q229)
- A MacBride Commission Report
- B NWICO
- C Dominant Paradigm
- D Participatory Communication
Explanation: Bottom-up approach prioritizing community involvement refers to Participatory Communication.
Question 230: What is the theoretical or operational focus of 'Cultural Imperialism'? (Q230)
- A Call by developing countries for balanced news flow
- B Everett Rogers / Daniel Lerner
- C Herbert Schiller
- D UNESCO 1980 study on global news imbalance
Explanation: Cultural Imperialism focuses on Herbert Schiller.
Question 231: Which key aspect or historic background is associated with 'Development Support Communication (DSC)'? (Q231)
- A Top-down approach
- B Targeted field media
- C NWICO movement
- D Decolonization of media
Explanation: Development Support Communication (DSC) is linked to Targeted field media.
Question 232: In Global Communication and Development studies, what is 'Reuters' known for? (Q232)
- A Global news agency founded in UK
- B Many Voices, One World
- C New World Information and Communication Order
- D Economic growth and modernization model of development
Explanation: Reuters is identified with Global news agency founded in UK.
Question 233: Which organization, report, or concept corresponds to 'American non-profit news agency'? (Q233)
- A MacBride Commission Report
- B NWICO
- C Dominant Paradigm
- D Associated Press (AP)
Explanation: American non-profit news agency refers to Associated Press (AP).
Question 234: What is the theoretical or operational focus of 'Agence France-Presse (AFP)'? (Q234)
- A Call by developing countries for balanced news flow
- B Everett Rogers / Daniel Lerner
- C French Wire Service
- D UNESCO 1980 study on global news imbalance
Explanation: Agence France-Presse (AFP) focuses on French Wire Service.
Question 235: Which key aspect or historic background is associated with 'Social Marketing'? (Q235)
- A Top-down approach
- B Public health campaigns
- C NWICO movement
- D Decolonization of media
Explanation: Social Marketing is linked to Public health campaigns.
Question 236: In Global Communication and Development studies, what is 'Digital Divide' known for? (Q236)
- A Gap between demographics with and without access to ICT
- B Many Voices, One World
- C New World Information and Communication Order
- D Economic growth and modernization model of development
Explanation: Digital Divide is identified with Gap between demographics with and without access to ICT.
Question 237: Which organization, report, or concept corresponds to 'Western doctrine advocating unrestricted international news movement'? (Q237)
- A MacBride Commission Report
- B NWICO
- C Dominant Paradigm
- D Free Flow of Information
Explanation: Western doctrine advocating unrestricted international news movement refers to Free Flow of Information.
Question 238: What is the theoretical or operational focus of 'Alternative Paradigm'? (Q238)
- A Call by developing countries for balanced news flow
- B Everett Rogers / Daniel Lerner
- C Post-modern Development
- D UNESCO 1980 study on global news imbalance
Explanation: Alternative Paradigm focuses on Post-modern Development.
Question 239: Which key aspect or historic background is associated with 'Al Jazeera'? (Q239)
- A Top-down approach
- B Counter-hegemonic flow
- C NWICO movement
- D Decolonization of media
Explanation: Al Jazeera is linked to Counter-hegemonic flow.
Question 240: In Global Communication and Development studies, what is 'Radio Farm Forum' known for? (Q240)
- A Using radio broadcasts combined with group discussion for agricultural development
- B Many Voices, One World
- C New World Information and Communication Order
- D Economic growth and modernization model of development
Explanation: Radio Farm Forum is identified with Using radio broadcasts combined with group discussion for agricultural development.
Question 241: Which organization, report, or concept corresponds to 'Many Voices, One World'? (Q241)
- A NWICO
- B Dominant Paradigm
- C Participatory Communication
- D MacBride Commission Report
Explanation: Many Voices, One World refers to MacBride Commission Report.
Question 242: What is the theoretical or operational focus of 'NWICO'? (Q242)
- A Everett Rogers / Daniel Lerner
- B Paulo Freire
- C Call by developing countries for balanced news flow
- D UNESCO 1980 study on global news imbalance
Explanation: NWICO focuses on Call by developing countries for balanced news flow.
Question 243: Which key aspect or historic background is associated with 'Dominant Paradigm'? (Q243)
- A Empowerment model
- B Top-down approach
- C NWICO movement
- D Decolonization of media
Explanation: Dominant Paradigm is linked to Top-down approach.
Question 244: In Global Communication and Development studies, what is 'Participatory Communication' known for? (Q244)
- A Bottom-up approach prioritizing community involvement
- B Many Voices, One World
- C New World Information and Communication Order
- D Economic growth and modernization model of development
Explanation: Participatory Communication is identified with Bottom-up approach prioritizing community involvement.
Question 245: Which organization, report, or concept corresponds to 'Domination of global media by Western media conglomerates'? (Q245)
- A MacBride Commission Report
- B NWICO
- C Dominant Paradigm
- D Cultural Imperialism
Explanation: Domination of global media by Western media conglomerates refers to Cultural Imperialism.
Question 246: What is the theoretical or operational focus of 'Development Support Communication (DSC)'? (Q246)
- A Call by developing countries for balanced news flow
- B Everett Rogers / Daniel Lerner
- C Erskine Childers
- D UNESCO 1980 study on global news imbalance
Explanation: Development Support Communication (DSC) focuses on Erskine Childers.
Question 247: Which key aspect or historic background is associated with 'Reuters'? (Q247)
- A Top-down approach
- B 1851 establishment
- C NWICO movement
- D Decolonization of media
Explanation: Reuters is linked to 1851 establishment.
Question 248: In Global Communication and Development studies, what is 'Associated Press (AP)' known for? (Q248)
- A American non-profit news agency
- B Many Voices, One World
- C New World Information and Communication Order
- D Economic growth and modernization model of development
Explanation: Associated Press (AP) is identified with American non-profit news agency.
Question 249: Which organization, report, or concept corresponds to 'Oldest international news agency'? (Q249)
- A MacBride Commission Report
- B NWICO
- C Dominant Paradigm
- D Agence France-Presse (AFP)
Explanation: Oldest international news agency refers to Agence France-Presse (AFP).
Question 250: What is the theoretical or operational focus of 'Social Marketing'? (Q250)
- A Call by developing countries for balanced news flow
- B Everett Rogers / Daniel Lerner
- C Philip Kotler
- D UNESCO 1980 study on global news imbalance
Explanation: Social Marketing focuses on Philip Kotler.