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Mass Communication and Journalism Questions and Answers Questions
Q.
Prior to independence, what was the status of princely states in India?
The British Government held sovereignty over them
None of the above
They had full independence from the British Government of India
They were directly governed by the British Government of India
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: The British Government held sovereignty over them
Q.
A Normative Theory combining aspects of libertarianism and social responsibility theory is
Western concept
Eastern belief
Pluralism
Latin American value
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Western concept
Q.
Who was the chairman of the Draft Akash Bharti Bill, 1978?
V. Sharda Prasad
B.I. Ram Mohan Rao
B.G. Verghese
I.D. Tiwari
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: B.G. Verghese
Q.
"The media mould the tastes and preferences of the audience." Do You agree with this statement?
No! People do not come out of the pace their mental inertia
No! Most of the people support or nurture those tastes and preferences that have gelled in their minds since their childhood years
Yes! Fully
Partially! Some people are receptive to the messages while some others are not. Tastes and preferences do change but according to the socio-economic conditions of the audience. Complete transformation of tastes is a fallacy
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Partially! Some people are receptive to the messages while some others are not. Tastes and preferences do change but according to the socio-economic conditions of the audience. Complete transformation of tastes is a fallacy
Q.
Find out the name of the Rishi who always carried 'Veena' with him.
Shukracharya
Narada
Durvasa
Kanwa
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Narada
Q.
In which year the Supreme Court of India declared that 'the airwaves are the public property'?
1995
1993
1992
1994
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: 1995
Q.
The Conditional Access System (CAS) allows the viewers to
interact with TV channels through the set-up boxes
cut down the costs of television viewing
none of these
select TV channels of their choice
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: select TV channels of their choice
Q.
Digital Citizenshipis about
The ability to decode, evaluate and create messages
fluency in technical matters
effeetive use of the digital media tools
the safe and responsible teehnology usage norms
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: the safe and responsible teehnology usage norms
Q.
The first Indian language newspaper published in India which is still continuing was . . . . . . . .
Kannada Samachar
Mumbai Samachar
The Bengali Gazette
Nav Bharat Times
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Mumbai Samachar
Q.
When were 24 hour programming, mass advertising and sponsored programmes introduced on TV?
During the 1980s
During the 1970s
In the new millennium
During the 1960s
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: During the 1970s
Q.
When was colour TV transmission started in India'?
In 1986
In 1979
In 1982
In 1980
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: In 1982
Q.
Some popular programmes of Vividh Bharati which are still running are . . . . . . . .
Sangeet Sarita, Bhoole Bisre Geet, Chhaya Geet
Sangeet Sarita, Hawa Mahal, Jaimala, Chhaya Geet
Sangeet Sarita, Hawa Mahal, Jaimala
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
The daily newspaper New India was established by . . . . . . . .
Phiroze Shah Mehta
Mrs. Annie Besant
BG Horniman
S Sadanand
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Mrs. Annie Besant
Q.
Which Act was formulated in 1952?
The Right to Information Act
The Cinematography Act
Prasar Bharti Act
The Press Act
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: The Cinematography Act
Q.
The Second Press Commission of India recommended the establishment of . . . . . . . .
Media Competition Commission
National Media Training Institute
Newspaper Development Corporation
Press Council of India
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Newspaper Development Corporation
Q.
Why is the repetition of a message necessary?
Repeated advertisements create an image of the media in the minds of the targeted audience
The audience needs to be informed about the product, scenario or concept time and again, lest they should forget it altogether
Messages must be repeated, else what the advertising firms and TV/Radio stations would sit idle
Costs come down as the messages are sent through the same vehicle, it is a commercial decision
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: The audience needs to be informed about the product, scenario or concept time and again, lest they should forget it altogether
Q.
The Indian Institute of Mass Communication was established in
1978
1977
1947
1965
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: 1965
Q.
Identify the true statement.
The National Herald once belonged to the TOI group
Semantics is the technique of forming new words and phrases
The full form of CNN is California Network and News
A faulty telephone line is a barrier to communication
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: A faulty telephone line is a barrier to communication
Q.
A journalist need not be . . . . . . . . while covering an event.
meticulous
domineering
inquisitive
impartial
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: domineering
Q.
The forms of new media provide users
no influence over media decisions
connections to traditional media
more control over content
all of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: more control over content
Q.
Which media would be ideal to attract the attention of children to sale chocolates to them?
Newspapers
TV (advertisements)
Leaflets
Radio
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: TV (advertisements)
Q.
The Hindi-speaking population of Punjab in 1957 resisted the fact that . . . . . . . .
Haryanvi was not made the state language
Hindi was not made the state language
Chandigarh was designated as the state capital
Punjabi was made the official state language and Gurumukhi the official script
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Punjabi was made the official state language and Gurumukhi the official script
Q.
The Schramm's model of communication introduces
encoder-decoder
signal
transmitter
noise
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: encoder-decoder
Q.
What are net sales in the parlance of book publishing?
The number of books or magazines available for sales
The number of books or magazines sold by one retailer or bookshop
None of these
The number of books or magazines printed by a publisher at one time
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: The number of books or magazines printed by a publisher at one time
Q.
Match the following.
a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3
a-3, b-2, c-4, d-1
a-4, b-3, c-1, d-2
a-1, b-4, c-3, d-2
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3
Q.
In which book does David Berlo propose his model of communication?
The process of communication
None of the above
Building communication theories
Introduction to mass media
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: The process of communication
Q.
According to whom 'mass' exists only in the minds of elite?
Raymond Williams
Chaslton
James Lull
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: None of the above
Q.
The power of media is described as
harsh
hard
oppositional
soft
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: soft
Q.
To choose the news items for the newspaper and to correct the language, spelling and remove all the unimportant sentences are the functions of
sub-editor
reporter
writer
none of these
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: sub-editor
Q.
Who proposed the transactional model of communication?
Dean Barlund
David Berlo
Karl Marx
Herbert
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Dean Barlund
Q.
Formation of states in India based on the linguistic principle proved a success usually because . . . . . . . .
their art and literature could be enriched with strong state support
neither A nor B
both A and B
they provided an opportunity for Indian languages to grow independently
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: both A and B
Q.
Which of the following country is a part of the security council?
Russia
Nepal
Japan
Germany
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Russia
Q.
In which year was the Commercial Broadcasting Service of AIR was introduced?
In 1967
In 1965
In 1968
In 1966
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: In 1967
Q.
The Hindu concept of the 'Universe' is based on
Cosmic man
Relation between the living and the non-living elements
Human existence
Dahrma
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Cosmic man
Q.
Idealistic culture presents
sensations as a test of reality
focus on rationality as central principle
the presence of supernatural beliefs
blend of A and B
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: blend of A and B
Q.
What was Abhinavagupta?
Critic of the Natya Shastra
The person who coined the word 'Sadharanikaran'
Both A and B
Author of the Natya Shastra
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Critic of the Natya Shastra
Q.
The cultural diversity can be strenghtened through globalisation by
allowing people to maintain their distinct set of beliefs, practices and values
providing the methods and funds to support the cultural groups
creations of knowledge communities
educating all to be a productive member of the international community
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: providing the methods and funds to support the cultural groups
Q.
Whois the author of 'Saving the Media'?
Olivier Blanchard
Desmond Tutu
Anil Dankar
Julia Cage
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Julia Cage
Q.
Two step flow model of media influence was given by
Katz and Lazzafeld's
Shaw
Me Coomf
J. Willson
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Katz and Lazzafeld's
Q.
According to Bacon, . . . . . . . . and . . . . . . . . required by speakers to have a high degree of accountability.
reason and logics
study and performance of communication
reason and morality
ethics and morality
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: reason and morality
Q.
Normative theories differ from other theories of communication as they answer how the media
none of these
'expected to'
both A and B
'ought to'
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: both A and B
Q.
Critical theories of mass communication are . . . . . . . . in character.
symbolic
iconi
insignificant
political
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: political
Q.
Reach and frequency of an advertisement is calculated by studying the targeted audience over a period of
3 months
6 weeks
4 months
4 weeks
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: 4 weeks
Q.
For Marxists, mass media, operates in
professional arena
arena of plural values
religious arena
ideological arena
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: ideological arena
Q.
According to Buddhism, language and communication should pave the way to
Critical introspection
Productivity
Harmony
Liberation
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Liberation
Q.
With the introduction of broadcast TV programmes after 1945, how did broadcast radio meet the challenge?
Radio started giving more music programmes
None of the above
FM Radio was introduced, which had high quality sound and was free from disturbances
A large number of local Radio stations were established
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: FM Radio was introduced, which had high quality sound and was free from disturbances
Q.
T.R.P. stands for
Physical Training Inspector
Physical Training Institute
Trade Recall Percentage
Target Rating Point
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Target Rating Point
Q.
What is Adhan?
Sayings of Prophet Muhammad
A tool of oral communication
A section in Quran
Recorded financial transactions
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: A tool of oral communication
Q.
Agenda setting theory was introduced in
mathematical theory
the public opinion quarterly
the peoples choice
the process of communication
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: the public opinion quarterly
Q.
Which of the following is not a topic in Journalism?
News and contemporary issues
Conveying information to the public
Behavioural science
National and international issues
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Conveying information to the public
Q.
Major source of revenue of newspaper is
None of the above
Subsidies
Selling newspaper
Advertisements
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Advertisements
Q.
The reason for starting the first external broadcasts by Akashvani was . . . . . . . .
to help the Allies to win the First World War
to counter Nazi propaganda directed at the Afghans
to gain popularity overseas
none of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: to counter Nazi propaganda directed at the Afghans
Q.
Which of the following is not a mass communication exercise?
A van moves about in a village and a PA system aboard the van tells the villagers about the risks of acquiring AIDS
An Internet web site use multimedia presentation techniques to promote RMCGS
A radio announcer gives news in brief at 10.00 am on the FM channel
A sales mans talks to his client over telephone and asks for payment
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: A sales mans talks to his client over telephone and asks for payment
Q.
The English newspaper that decided to drop the publication of editorials in 2010 was
The Evening News
The Hindu
DNA
The Times of India
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: DNA
Q.
Which country publishes maximum number of dailies in the world?
UK
Japan
India
USA
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: India
Q.
If we understand both journalism and mass communication, we can transform society by
acting as a spokesperson for groups of people
telling others what to do
both A and B
neither A nor B
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: acting as a spokesperson for groups of people
Q.
What is a media plan?
An annexure of a media brief
Another name for an advertising campaign
A blueprint of execution schedule of an advertising campaign
A costing sheet for a media brief
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: A blueprint of execution schedule of an advertising campaign
Q.
Special correspondents are invariably
well connected in the highest echelons of (political) power
highly educated journalists
not keen to dabble into the fields of regional, national and global politics
told to write en economy industry and the basic sciences
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: well connected in the highest echelons of (political) power
Q.
According to the Audit Bureau of Circulations, the three Indian language dailies having the maximum circulation during the period January - June, 2018 were . . . . . . . .
Malayala Manorama, Daily Thanthi and Amar Ujala
Dainik Bhaskar, Dainik Jagaran and Hindustan
Eenadu, Malayala Manorama and Mathrubhumi
Dainik Bhaskar, Dainik Jagaran and The Times of India
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Dainik Bhaskar, Dainik Jagaran and Hindustan
Q.
ABC means
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Audit Bureau of Certificate
Advance Business Circulation
Advance Business Certificate
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Audit Bureau of Circulation
Q.
The MMS is a/an
audiovisual media
visual media
none of these
audio media
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: audiovisual media
Q.
The term Press normally does not include
Newspapers
Journals
Internet web sites
Magazines
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Internet web sites
Q.
Print media is primarily not used as a tool for
conducting marketing campaigns
none of the above
advertising products and services
gathering news and information
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: none of the above
Q.
Who proposed the ecological model of communication?
David Fougler
Antonio Gramsci
Warren Weaver
Ungurait and Bonn
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: David Fougler
Q.
Under Section 8 (c) . . . . . . . . the Press Council of India started functioning as an appellate authority.
Prasar Bharti Act
PRB Act, 1867
None of the above
The Right to Information Act
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: PRB Act, 1867
Q.
The Aristotelian model of communication does not include . . . . . . . . as a primary element in the communication process.
effect
feedback
audienc
occasion
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: feedback
Q.
The . . . . . . . . . led the demand for a Marathi-speaking linguistic state.
Unnat Marathi Committee
None of the above
Maratha newspaper
Samyukta Maharashtra Samiti
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Samyukta Maharashtra Samiti
Q.
Which of the following is not a result of globalisation of the Indian entertainment sector?
revaluation of the traditional cultural ideology
Westernisation or the traditional culture
the international media companies such as Walt Disney, 20 Century Fox started investing in this sector
None of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Westernisation or the traditional culture
Q.
The Second Press Commission of India did not favour a code of ethics that was . . . . . . . .
informal
substantial
formal
personal
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: formal
Q.
What does the book review correspondent do?
He reviews the books that are given to him for this purpose
He organises the book review panel
He interacts with the authors of various books but does not review books
He only screens the books and picks up the that would be reviewed by another person
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: He reviews the books that are given to him for this purpose
Q.
Murphie and Potts criticise McLuhan's technological determinism for
to be simplistic
technology does not operate only social change
both A and B
the process of technological innovation is not addressed
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: both A and B
Q.
Which newspaper carried an advertisement in 1875 announcing presentation of a force named "Lamentations of Bharat Mata with her Children"?
Kesari
The Tribune
Amrit Bazar Patrika
The Times of India
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Amrit Bazar Patrika
Q.
Who among the following persisted in improving modernization model of development using the mass media?
All of the above
Daniel Lerner
Wilbur Schsamn
Lucian Pye
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
Identify the correct chronological sequence of the launch of the following newspapers.
The correct answer to the question is: Bengal Gazette, Bombay Courier, Bombay Samachar, Bombay Darpan
Q.
Identify the correct pair.
Marshall McLuhan ? Global village
Berlomodel ? Transmitter
Schramm ? Linear model
All of the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Marshall McLuhan ? Global village
Q.
Electronic media is the most preferred medium around the world because . . . . . . . .
the message can be communicated to a large number of people instantly
a real-time broadcast of different events is possible
all of the above
it uses an easy to understand composite medium
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: all of the above
Q.
In the print media, the GRPS is equal to the
number of advertising insertions in one campaign
product of reach and the average size of the household
product of frequency and the average size of the household
none of these
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: number of advertising insertions in one campaign
Q.
Silence is also a form of
dissent
protest
communication
rebellion
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: communication
Q.
Indian anemia to the most extent has been influenced by Western films.
Indigenistion of foreign films through a formula of songs dance and melodrama in spite of Indian cinema.
A is true, but R is false
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
Both A and R are true, but R is not a correct explanation of A
A is false, but R is true
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
Q.
The major objective of a community radio station is
infotainment
social inclusion
economic profit
entertainment
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: social inclusion
Q.
. . . . . . . . is called the mother of all models of communication.
Aristotle's model
Berlo's model
Lasswell model
Shannon weaver model
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Shannon weaver model
Q.
. . . . . . . . sustains economic development.
Economic equilibrium
Technological
Globalisation development
Modernisation
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Technological
Q.
What is junk mail?
In the parlance of postal services, it refers to the receipt of sales letters and mailers
In the parlance of Internet operations, it refers to the receipt of pornographic and other socially irrelevant messages in an E-mail box
In the parlance of radio broadest, it refers to the receipt of phone calls by a Radio Jockey
In the parlance of TV viewing, it refers to the receipt of phone calls by a VJ
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: In the parlance of Internet operations, it refers to the receipt of pornographic and other socially irrelevant messages in an E-mail box
Q.
Which one of the following was not part of the mandate of the First Press Commission to examine?
Management and ownership structures of newspapers, news agencies, etc.
Role of the press in a developing society
Existing systems in place for ensuring high standards of journalism
Methods of recruitment and training of journalists
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Role of the press in a developing society
Q.
What has made it possible to beam programme across frontiers to diffferent parts of the world?
Short wave and long wave broadcasing
Short wave
Only long wave
Medium wave
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Short wave and long wave broadcasing
Q.
Match the name of the Indian newspaper with the year in which it was launched.
a-3, b-2, c-4, d-1
a-3, b-1, c-2, d-4
a-4, b-2, c-1, d-3
a-2, b-1, c-3, d-4
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: a-3, b-1, c-2, d-4
Q.
Sender and . . . . . . . . should be available in all the communication.
receiver
channel
feedback
message
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: receiver
Q.
Which of the following is not a part of the elements to be considered in the development of rhetoric?
Ethos
Kairos
Pathos
Peripeteia
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Peripeteia
Q.
Which kind of the discussions gives an insight into persons inter active skills in a group?
Personal discussion
Group discussion
Public discussion
None of these
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Group discussion
Q.
"Books are also mass communication tools." Do agree with this statement?
None of the above
No, they are not used for entertainment and mass media focuses on entertainment
Yes, they disseminate information
No, they are limited due to being subject specific
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Yes, they disseminate information
Q.
The various opportunities for countries to break out of traditional models of education and work have been made possible with
The creation of knowledge communities
Globalisation
Increase in media education
Media literacy
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: The creation of knowledge communities
Q.
Which of the following is correctly paired?
Natya Shastra ? Bharata Muni
Rhetoric ? Bacon
Quran ? Abu Bakar
Linear Model of Communication ? Buddha
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Natya Shastra ? Bharata Muni
Q.
The art of listening can help a person become a good communicator. How is that so?
Patient listeners quite often win the hearts of speaker
Good listeners can become good executives and leaders
He would become more patient if he listens to the other person
If he listens to the other person carefully, he would be able to understand his viewpoint with case and thus send his message to him accordingly
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: If he listens to the other person carefully, he would be able to understand his viewpoint with case and thus send his message to him accordingly
Q.
The Second Press Commission of India recommended the removal of Section 5 of the . . . . . . . .
Official Secrets Act, 1923
Contempt of Courts Act, 1971
Press and Registration of Books Act, 1867
Press Council Act, 1978
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Official Secrets Act, 1923
Q.
Max Weber adds to Marx's theory an aspect of
people's reaction
social structure
political power
both A and B
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: both A and B
Q.
A type of theory that describes an ideal way for media systems to be structured and operated is referred to as
Value systems
Scientific theory
Normative theory
Archaic theory
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Normative theory
Q.
Kill in media language means . . . . . . . .
Shoot
Hold
Move
Eliminate
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Eliminate
Q.
Who installed the first steam printing press?
John Walter II
Johan Milton
John Walter
John Dome
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: John Walter II
Q.
In what period, do the scholars trace the first attempts to develop theories of communication?
300 BC
1500 BC - 600BC
500 BC - 500AD
200 BC - 200AD
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: 200 BC - 200AD
Q.
The first Indian news agency floated by KC Roy in 1940 was
Associated Press of India (API)
Press News Bureau (PNB)
Free Press of India (FPI)
Press Trust of India (PTI)
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Associated Press of India (API)
Q.
A Bromide paper is used in
Camera
Both B and C
Photography
Laser Printing
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Both B and C
Q.
The promotion of the study of English is suggessted by
Models of Communication
New Education Policy
Globalisation
Media Literacy
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: New Education Policy
Q.
The Aristotelian model of communication is criticised for
All of the above
its unitarily-only one way from speaker to audience
the use of the model for public speaking only
lack of concepts of communication failure resulting from noise or language barriers etc.
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
Short wave frequencies are used for radio communication of . . . . . . . . distance.
specific
long
short
location specific
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: long
Q.
The Second Press Commission was appointed in
1978
1983
1963
1972
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: 1983
Q.
The first Indian language newspaper was
Mirat-ul-Akhbar
Digdarshan
Samachar
Bangadoota
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Digdarshan
Q.
. . . . . . . . is the father figure of administrative research.
Lazarfield
Marshall McLuhan
Karl Marx
Denis Mcquail
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Lazarfield
Q.
The non-probability technique used in Survey research is
purposive sample
accidental sample
quota sample
all the above
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: all the above
Q.
Identify the writer who belonged to new Journalism in 1960s and 1970s
Ubtan Sinclair
Gerard Goggin
J. Tuchman
Tom Wolfe
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Ubtan Sinclair
Q.
An interview is a type of
none of these
dyadic communication
mass communication
multiadic communication
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: dyadic communication
Q.
Identify the correct chronological sequence of the following newspapers.
Amrita Bazar Patrika, Swarajya, The Hindustan Times, Deccan Herald
Deccan Herald, Amrita Bazar Patrika, Swarajya, The Hindustan Times
Swarajya, The Hindustan Times, Deccan Herald, Amrita Bazar Patrika
The Hindustan Times, Deccan Herald, Amrita Bazar Patrika, Swarajya
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Amrita Bazar Patrika, Swarajya, The Hindustan Times, Deccan Herald
Q.
Indian language newspapers have increased their circulation in recent years due to . . . . . . . .
higher literacy of migrants from rural areas to cities
reducing the prices of various editions of the newspapers
all of the above
increase in content related to Bollywood movies
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: higher literacy of migrants from rural areas to cities
Q.
The Cyclical Theory focus on
four stages oflife cycle
rise of civilisation
Both A and B
fall of civilisation
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Both A and B
Q.
Media criticism, that reports the truth is essential to
highlight the truth
influence people's perceptions and actions
maintenance of democracy
capture and hold audiences
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: maintenance of democracy
Q.
The language that is recognised as the common language for communications is
Spanish
French
Chinese
English
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: English
Q.
What makes communication?
1. Sender
2. Channel
3. Receiver
4. Feedback
Select the correct answer:
1, 3 and 4 only
All of the above
1, 2 and 3 only
1, 2 and 4 only
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
Which of the following was considered as 'Gagging Act'?
Vernacular Press Act
Press (Emergency) Powers Act, 1931
Indian Press Code
Indian Penal Code
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Vernacular Press Act
Q.
Marattha' was the sister publication of . . . . . . . .
Lok Satta
Sakal
Maharashtra Times
Kesari
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Kesari
Q.
Sun is a tabloid being published from
San Francisco
Kolkata
Gotenburg
London
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: London
Q.
Who developed the first paper for the mankind?
The Mayans
The Chinese
The Sumerians
The Aryans
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: The Chinese
Q.
The ability to access, analyse, evaluate and communicate media messages is known as
media literacy
cultural criticism
critical theory
media dependency
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: media literacy
Q.
Identity the correct sequence of authors according to the time they wrote in
St Augustine, Bharata Muni, Aristotle, John Quincey Adams
Aristotle, Bharata Muni, John Quincey Adams, St Augustine
Aristotle, St Augustine, Bharata Muni, John Quincey Adams
Bharata Muni, Aristotle, St Augustine, John Quincey Adams
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Bharata Muni, Aristotle, St Augustine, John Quincey Adams
Q.
Identify the correct sequence of the development of their concepts
Rhetoric, Aahan, Sthai rasa, Media literacy
Sthai rasa, Rhetoric, Media literacy, Aahan
Sthai rasa, Aahan, Rhetoric, Media literacy
Aahan, Sthai rasa, Rhetoric, Media literacy
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Sthai rasa, Aahan, Rhetoric, Media literacy
Q.
Who Invented the TV?
C Francis Jenkins
Chester Carlson
Alexander Graham Bell
John Logic Baird
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: John Logic Baird
Q.
Which of the following is not a part of seven C's of communication?
Clarity
Content
Curiosity
Channels
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Curiosity
Q.
Inner margin of a bookor document refers to
colophan
swash
gutter
foot note
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: foot note
Q.
Arrange the following in chronological order starting with the earliest.
1. Radio broadcasting started in India
2. TV became a dominant media force
3. TV broadcasting started in the world
4. Satellite TV channels started in India
2, 4, 1, 3
3, 2, 4, 1
1, 3, 2, 4
4, 3, 1, 2
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: 1, 3, 2, 4
Q.
Interactive model of communication is
cyclical model
two way model
one way model
poly directional model
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: two way model
Q.
Who enforced the Vernacular Press Act?
Lord Canning
East India Company
Lord Lytton
Queen Victoria
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Lord Lytton
Q.
The promoter of a product cannot deliver the following to a mass audience through the currently used media vehicles.
He can deliver literally anything through such vehicles
Products
Information
Music
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Products
Q.
Which of the following is true for informal communication?
It enhances performances of people through the use cf grapevine
It has a high speed
It promotes better high speed
It promotes harmony and resolves many problems
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: It enhances performances of people through the use cf grapevine
Q.
Sensational, often irresponsible journalism is identified as
Neo-Journalism
Parachute Journalism
Yellow Journalism
Party Press
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Yellow Journalism
Q.
In what manner did the broadcast and print media has ten the formation of Telangana?
All of the above
They sensationalised the agitation-related incidents
They became involved in the political drama
They exaggerated the portrayal of the initial phase of the Telangana agitation
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All of the above
Q.
The Indian Institute of Mass Communication was established at
Mumbai
New Delhi
Bangalore
Kolkata
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: New Delhi
Q.
Which of the following theorists has not given a model of communication?
David Berlo
Aristotle
Karl Marx
Marshall McLuhan
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Karl Marx
Q.
. . . . . . . . suggested that technology affected the society both directly and indirectly.
W. F. Qgbum
Denis Mcquail
Karl Marx
Marshall McLuhan
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: W. F. Qgbum
Q.
Advertisements interpretation, evaluation, creation is a part of
Digital literacy
Audio-visual literacy
Information literacy
Visual literacy
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Visual literacy
Q.
How do the big five countries dominate over the developing countries?
By exploiting them
None of the above
By pressurising them to submit to their ideology
By influencing their decisions
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: By pressurising them to submit to their ideology
Q.
Headlines are generally given by
reporter
B and C
page designer
sub-editors
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: sub-editors
Q.
When did private TV channels start in India?
1991
December, 1994
June, 1992
January, 1992
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: 1991
Q.
Three basic models of mass communication include
Transactional model
Hub model
Reception model
Publicity model
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Publicity model
Q.
Identify the correct order of stages of social change given by August Comte.
Positive or scientific stage - metaphysical stage - theological stage
None of the above
Theological stage - metaphysical stage - positive or scientific stage
Metaphysical stage - theological stage - positive or scientific stage
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Theological stage - metaphysical stage - positive or scientific stage
Q.
This newspaper was Vernacular in origin but overnight it became English because of the enactment of Vernacular Press Act of 1878.
Patrika
Bengalee
Amrita Bazar Patrika
Anand Bazar Patrika
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Amrita Bazar Patrika
Q.
A science correspondent should have an academic background in
an engineering steam
the basic sciences
journalism and feature writing
the social sciences
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: the basic sciences
Q.
Which of the following is not a responsibility of the media?
All the above
Commenting on the contemporary sociopolitical scenario
Dissemination of the news
Passing remarks on the personal lives of film stars
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Passing remarks on the personal lives of film stars
Q.
Wireless telegraphy was developed by
Guglielmo Marconi
Thomas Alva Edison
Heinrich Hertz
James Watt
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Guglielmo Marconi
Q.
Mass communication traditionally tends to be
communication from one (or a few) to many
communication to an audience that is largely a passive recipient of messages with little or no opportunity for immediate feedback
all of the above
one way
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: all of the above
Q.
A later adaptor of Newcomb's model and addresses it self particularly to various formal media related to mass communication.
None of these
Westley and Mclean model
Theodore model
George model
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Westley and Mclean model
Q.
When was the Press Laws Enquiry Committee appointed?
1947
1948
1951
1956
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: 1947
Q.
Which of the following is not a basic element of social change?
Structural aspects of change
Scope of change
Directions of change
Mechanisms of change
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Scope of change
Q.
James Carey proposed the
Ritual model of communication
Hub model of communication
Reception model of communication
Publicity model of communication
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Ritual model of communication
Q.
The concept of Midful Journalism has drawn inspiration from
Hinduism
Buddhism
Christianity
Daoism
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Buddhism
Q.
Identify the incorrect pair.
Sociological theory ? User and gratification
None of the above
Normative theory ? Free press
Individual difference theory ? Selective exposure
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: None of the above
Q.
How is gobalisation changing the culture of the urban areas?
By educating them in media
By influencing their behavioural patterns
By forcing the members of society to accept one ideology
By changing the society into consumerist one
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: By forcing the members of society to accept one ideology
Q.
Match the year with the name of the newspaper launched in USA in that year.
a-3, b-2, c-4, d-1
a-2, b-4, c-1, d-3
a-4, b-2, c-1, d-3
a-2, b-3, c-4, d-1
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: a-2, b-4, c-1, d-3
Q.
With the introduction of various channels of mass communication, people were easily able to
all of the above
advertise their products and services
verbally communicate with each other
discuss with others events of their daily lives
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: advertise their products and services
Q.
Match the year/ time period with the event related to paper and printing.
a-4, b-1, c-2, d-3
a-2, b-3, c-4, d-1
a-4, b-2, c-1, d-3
a-3, b-2, c-4, d-1
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: a-4, b-2, c-1, d-3
Q.
A model, which sees communication essentially as a process of transmission.
McQuail model
Theodore model
Gerbner's model
None of these
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Gerbner's model
Q.
Which media does not make the use of eyes and ears simultaneously?
Cinema
SMS
TV advertisements
MMS
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: SMS
Q.
What is Internet Addiction Disorder?
It is the change in the psyche of children because of their addiction to the Net
None of these
It is a state of discontent that arises done to faulty transmission of E-mail massages
It is the change in the behaviour of an Internet user due to consistent use of Internet based services; such a user becomes secluded depressed and easily angry
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: It is the change in the behaviour of an Internet user due to consistent use of Internet based services; such a user becomes secluded depressed and easily angry
Q.
'Navjiwan' was started by
Kalanath Shastri
Moti Lal Nehru
Gandhiji
Jawahar Lal Nehru
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: Gandhiji
Q.
The information society works towards . . . . . . . . of data.
all of these
manipulation
integration
oration
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: all of these
Q.
Which of the following is not correctly paired?
The Cinematography Act ? 1952
First Press Commission ? 1977
All of the above
The Press (Objectionable Matter) Act ? 1951
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: First Press Commission ? 1977
Q.
What is the job of development reporter?
To create an atmosphere of under standing the objectives of the schemes
To inform readers, listeners & viewers about various plans
All the above
To help in creating awareness about the developmental issues
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: All the above
Q.
The publicity model of mass communication focuses on
negative opinions
attention
ideation
criticism
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is: attention
Q.
Which communication model is widely known as the 'Mathematical Model of Communication'?
Lasswell's Formula Model
Schramm's Interactive Model
Shannon-Weaver Model
Berlo's SMCR Model
Explanation:
Developed by Claude Shannon and Warren Weaver in 1949, it was initially created for telecommunication systems and information theory.
Q.
The concept of 'Field of Experience' was prominently introduced in which communication model?
White's Gatekeeping Model
Aristotle's Model
Shannon-Weaver Model
Schramm's Model
Explanation:
Wilbur Schramm emphasized that effective communication occurs only when the field of experience between sender and receiver overlaps.
Q.
Who formulated the five-question paradigm: 'Who, Says What, In Which Channel, To Whom, With What Effect'?
George Gerbner
Marshall McLuhan
David Berlo
Harold Lasswell
Explanation:
Harold Lasswell introduced this classic linear model in 1948 to analyze mass communication.
Q.
Cultivation Theory, which suggests long-term TV viewing shapes heavy viewers' perception of reality, was developed by:
George Gerbner
Everett Rogers
Maxwell McCombs
Elisabeth Noelle-Neumann
Explanation:
George Gerbner introduced Cultivation Theory through the Cultural Indicators project.
Q.
The 'Spiral of Silence' theory posits that people remain silent when they feel their opinion is in the:
Neutral Zone
Majority
Dominant Paradigm
Minority
Explanation:
Elisabeth Noelle-Neumann's theory states individuals withhold views when they perceive themselves in the minority due to fear of isolation.
Q.
Which newspaper was founded by Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah in 1941 to represent Muslims of Subcontinent?
Nawa-i-Waqt
Dawn
Zamindar
The Pakistan Times
Explanation:
Dawn was established in Delhi in 1941 as a mouthpiece for the All-India Muslim League.
Q.
Who was the editor of the influential anti-colonial Urdu newspaper 'Zamindar'?
Hasrat Mohani
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
Maulana Zafar Ali Khan
Explanation:
Maulana Zafar Ali Khan, known as the father of Urdu journalism, edited Zamindar.
Q.
When did Pakistan Television (PTV) start its regular broadcast transmissions in Lahore?
23 March 1956
14 August 1947
6 September 1971
26 November 1964
Explanation:
PTV commenced its official black-and-white broadcast service on November 26, 1964, from Lahore.
Q.
In newspaper terminology, a 'Dateline' refers to:
The deadline given to news reporters
The expiration date of copyrighted material
The location and date of the news origin
The publication date on the front banner
Explanation:
A dateline indicates the location from which a story originated and the date on which it was filed.
Q.
Which portion of a news story contains the most essential information, answering 5 Ws and 1 H?
Byline
Nut Graf
Kicker
Lead
Explanation:
The Lead (or Lede) is the opening paragraph summarizing key facts (Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How).
Q.
Which document is officially distributed by a PR department to news outlets to announce a noteworthy event?
Media Briefing Note
White Paper
Advertorial
Press Release
Explanation:
A Press Release (or News Release) is a written communication sent to media members to announce news.
Q.
An advertisement designed to resemble editorial content rather than commercial promotion is called an:
Advertorial
Banner Ad
Infomercial
Classified Ad
Explanation:
Advertorials combine 'advertisement' and 'editorial' content formats.
Q.
What does SEO stand for in modern digital journalism?
Search Engine Optimization
Syndicated Electronic Outlets
Social Engagement Operations
Systematic Editorial Online
Explanation:
Search Engine Optimization ensures content ranks higher in organic web search engines.
Q.
Under Pakistan law, PECA stands for:
Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act
Public Electronic Censorship Authority
Pakistan Electronic Content Act
Press & Electronic Communication Act
Explanation:
PECA refers to the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act, enacted in 2016 to govern cybercrime and online media.
Q.
The MacBride Report 'Many Voices, One World' was published under the auspices of which international body?
UNDP
UNICEF
International Telecommunication Union
UNESCO
Explanation:
UNESCO published the MacBride Report in 1980 to analyze global communication imbalances.