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 51: Which legal or ethical concept is defined as 'Broadcast/Oral Defamation'? (Q51)
- A Press Council of Pakistan (PCP)
- B Slander
- C PEMRA
- D PECA
Explanation: Broadcast/Oral Defamation describes Slander.
Question 52: What is the main legal function or description of 'Contempt of Court' in Pakistan? (Q52)
- A Judicial Restriction
- B Regulates TV and Radio broadcasting
- C Governs cybercrime and digital defamation
- D Monitors ethical standards in newspapers
Explanation: Contempt of Court is responsible for Judicial Restriction.
Question 53: Which acronym/law corresponds to 'Constitutional right of citizens to access public sector information'? (Q53)
- A PEMRA
- B PECA
- C Press Council of Pakistan (PCP)
- D Right to Information (RTI)
Explanation: Constitutional right of citizens to access public sector information is abbreviated/represented as Right to Information (RTI).
Question 54: Under Pakistan's legal framework, what is the significance of 'Article 19 of Pakistan Constitution'? (Q54)
- A 2016 Act
- B 2002 Ordinance
- C Press Freedom
- D 2002 Ordinance
Explanation: Article 19 of Pakistan Constitution is associated with Press Freedom.
Question 55: Which legal or ethical concept is defined as 'Intellectual Property'? (Q55)
- A Press Council of Pakistan (PCP)
- B Copyright Act
- C PEMRA
- D PECA
Explanation: Intellectual Property describes Copyright Act.
Question 56: What is the main legal function or description of 'Code of Ethics' in Pakistan? (Q56)
- A Journalistic Conduct
- B Regulates TV and Radio broadcasting
- C Governs cybercrime and digital defamation
- D Monitors ethical standards in newspapers
Explanation: Code of Ethics is responsible for Journalistic Conduct.
Question 57: Which acronym/law corresponds to 'Legal protection against character assassination'? (Q57)
- A PEMRA
- B PECA
- C Press Council of Pakistan (PCP)
- D Offense against Dignity
Explanation: Legal protection against character assassination is abbreviated/represented as Offense against Dignity.
Question 58: Under Pakistan's legal framework, what is the significance of 'Sensationalism Restriction'? (Q58)
- A 2016 Act
- B 2002 Ordinance
- C Viewer protection
- D 2002 Ordinance
Explanation: Sensationalism Restriction is associated with Viewer protection.
Question 59: Which legal or ethical concept is defined as 'Journalistic Integrity'? (Q59)
- A Press Council of Pakistan (PCP)
- B Source Confidentiality
- C PEMRA
- D PECA
Explanation: Journalistic Integrity describes Source Confidentiality.
Question 60: What is the main legal function or description of 'APNS (All Pakistan Newspapers Society)' in Pakistan? (Q60)
- A Industry Body
- B Regulates TV and Radio broadcasting
- C Governs cybercrime and digital defamation
- D Monitors ethical standards in newspapers
Explanation: APNS (All Pakistan Newspapers Society) is responsible for Industry Body.
Question 61: Which acronym/law corresponds to 'Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority'? (Q61)
- A PECA
- B Press Council of Pakistan (PCP)
- C Defamation
- D PEMRA
Explanation: Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority is abbreviated/represented as PEMRA.
Question 62: Under Pakistan's legal framework, what is the significance of 'PECA'? (Q62)
- A 2002 Ordinance
- B Libel vs Slander
- C 2016 Act
- D 2002 Ordinance
Explanation: PECA is associated with 2016 Act.
Question 63: Which legal or ethical concept is defined as 'Monitors ethical standards in newspapers'? (Q63)
- A Defamation
- B Press Council of Pakistan (PCP)
- C PEMRA
- D PECA
Explanation: Monitors ethical standards in newspapers describes Press Council of Pakistan (PCP).
Question 64: What is the main legal function or description of 'Defamation' in Pakistan? (Q64)
- A Civil/Criminal Law
- B Regulates TV and Radio broadcasting
- C Governs cybercrime and digital defamation
- D Monitors ethical standards in newspapers
Explanation: Defamation is responsible for Civil/Criminal Law.
Question 65: Which acronym/law corresponds to 'Written or published defamatory statement'? (Q65)
- A PEMRA
- B PECA
- C Press Council of Pakistan (PCP)
- D Libel
Explanation: Written or published defamatory statement is abbreviated/represented as Libel.
Question 66: Under Pakistan's legal framework, what is the significance of 'Slander'? (Q66)
- A 2016 Act
- B 2002 Ordinance
- C Transitory form
- D 2002 Ordinance
Explanation: Slander is associated with Transitory form.
Question 67: Which legal or ethical concept is defined as 'Judicial Restriction'? (Q67)
- A Press Council of Pakistan (PCP)
- B Contempt of Court
- C PEMRA
- D PECA
Explanation: Judicial Restriction describes Contempt of Court.
Question 68: What is the main legal function or description of 'Right to Information (RTI)' in Pakistan? (Q68)
- A Transparency Law
- B Regulates TV and Radio broadcasting
- C Governs cybercrime and digital defamation
- D Monitors ethical standards in newspapers
Explanation: Right to Information (RTI) is responsible for Transparency Law.
Question 69: Which acronym/law corresponds to 'Guarantees freedom of speech and expression subject to reasonable restrictions'? (Q69)
- A PEMRA
- B PECA
- C Press Council of Pakistan (PCP)
- D Article 19 of Pakistan Constitution
Explanation: Guarantees freedom of speech and expression subject to reasonable restrictions is abbreviated/represented as Article 19 of Pakistan Constitution.
Question 70: Under Pakistan's legal framework, what is the significance of 'Copyright Act'? (Q70)
- A 2016 Act
- B 2002 Ordinance
- C Fair Use
- D 2002 Ordinance
Explanation: Copyright Act is associated with Fair Use.
Question 71: Which legal or ethical concept is defined as 'Journalistic Conduct'? (Q71)
- A Press Council of Pakistan (PCP)
- B Code of Ethics
- C PEMRA
- D PECA
Explanation: Journalistic Conduct describes Code of Ethics.
Question 72: What is the main legal function or description of 'Offense against Dignity' in Pakistan? (Q72)
- A Cyber Law
- B Regulates TV and Radio broadcasting
- C Governs cybercrime and digital defamation
- D Monitors ethical standards in newspapers
Explanation: Offense against Dignity is responsible for Cyber Law.
Question 73: Which acronym/law corresponds to 'PEMRA code prohibition against graphic crime scenes'? (Q73)
- A PEMRA
- B PECA
- C Press Council of Pakistan (PCP)
- D Sensationalism Restriction
Explanation: PEMRA code prohibition against graphic crime scenes is abbreviated/represented as Sensationalism Restriction.
Question 74: Under Pakistan's legal framework, what is the significance of 'Source Confidentiality'? (Q74)
- A 2016 Act
- B 2002 Ordinance
- C Whistleblower protection
- D 2002 Ordinance
Explanation: Source Confidentiality is associated with Whistleblower protection.
Question 75: Which legal or ethical concept is defined as 'Industry Body'? (Q75)
- A Press Council of Pakistan (PCP)
- B APNS (All Pakistan Newspapers Society)
- C PEMRA
- D PECA
Explanation: Industry Body describes APNS (All Pakistan Newspapers Society).
Question 76: What is the main legal function or description of 'PEMRA' in Pakistan? (Q76)
- A Regulates TV and Radio broadcasting
- B Governs cybercrime and digital defamation
- C Monitors ethical standards in newspapers
- D Civil/Criminal Law
Explanation: PEMRA is responsible for Regulates TV and Radio broadcasting.
Question 77: Which acronym/law corresponds to 'Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act'? (Q77)
- A PEMRA
- B Press Council of Pakistan (PCP)
- C Defamation
- D PECA
Explanation: Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act is abbreviated/represented as PECA.
Question 78: Under Pakistan's legal framework, what is the significance of 'Press Council of Pakistan (PCP)'? (Q78)
- A Libel vs Slander
- B Permanent form
- C 2002 Ordinance
- D 2016 Act
Explanation: Press Council of Pakistan (PCP) is associated with 2002 Ordinance.
Question 79: Which legal or ethical concept is defined as 'Civil/Criminal Law'? (Q79)
- A Press Council of Pakistan (PCP)
- B Defamation
- C PEMRA
- D PECA
Explanation: Civil/Criminal Law describes Defamation.
Question 80: What is the main legal function or description of 'Libel' in Pakistan? (Q80)
- A Print Defamation
- B Regulates TV and Radio broadcasting
- C Governs cybercrime and digital defamation
- D Monitors ethical standards in newspapers
Explanation: Libel is responsible for Print Defamation.
Question 81: Which acronym/law corresponds to 'Spoken or oral defamatory statement'? (Q81)
- A PEMRA
- B PECA
- C Press Council of Pakistan (PCP)
- D Slander
Explanation: Spoken or oral defamatory statement is abbreviated/represented as Slander.
Question 82: Under Pakistan's legal framework, what is the significance of 'Contempt of Court'? (Q82)
- A 2016 Act
- B 2002 Ordinance
- C Article 204
- D 2002 Ordinance
Explanation: Contempt of Court is associated with Article 204.
Question 83: Which legal or ethical concept is defined as 'Transparency Law'? (Q83)
- A Press Council of Pakistan (PCP)
- B Right to Information (RTI)
- C PEMRA
- D PECA
Explanation: Transparency Law describes Right to Information (RTI).
Question 84: What is the main legal function or description of 'Article 19 of Pakistan Constitution' in Pakistan? (Q84)
- A Constitutional Law
- B Regulates TV and Radio broadcasting
- C Governs cybercrime and digital defamation
- D Monitors ethical standards in newspapers
Explanation: Article 19 of Pakistan Constitution is responsible for Constitutional Law.
Question 85: Which acronym/law corresponds to 'Legal protection granted to original creators of literary/artistic works'? (Q85)
- A PEMRA
- B PECA
- C Press Council of Pakistan (PCP)
- D Copyright Act
Explanation: Legal protection granted to original creators of literary/artistic works is abbreviated/represented as Copyright Act.
Question 86: Under Pakistan's legal framework, what is the significance of 'Code of Ethics'? (Q86)
- A 2016 Act
- B 2002 Ordinance
- C Self-regulation
- D 2002 Ordinance
Explanation: Code of Ethics is associated with Self-regulation.
Question 87: Which legal or ethical concept is defined as 'Cyber Law'? (Q87)
- A Press Council of Pakistan (PCP)
- B Offense against Dignity
- C PEMRA
- D PECA
Explanation: Cyber Law describes Offense against Dignity.
Question 88: What is the main legal function or description of 'Sensationalism Restriction' in Pakistan? (Q88)
- A Broadcasting Code
- B Regulates TV and Radio broadcasting
- C Governs cybercrime and digital defamation
- D Monitors ethical standards in newspapers
Explanation: Sensationalism Restriction is responsible for Broadcasting Code.
Question 89: Which acronym/law corresponds to 'Ethical privilege enabling journalists to protect identity of sources'? (Q89)
- A PEMRA
- B PECA
- C Press Council of Pakistan (PCP)
- D Source Confidentiality
Explanation: Ethical privilege enabling journalists to protect identity of sources is abbreviated/represented as Source Confidentiality.
Question 90: Under Pakistan's legal framework, what is the significance of 'APNS (All Pakistan Newspapers Society)'? (Q90)
- A 2016 Act
- B 2002 Ordinance
- C Press management
- D 2002 Ordinance
Explanation: APNS (All Pakistan Newspapers Society) is associated with Press management.
Question 91: Which legal or ethical concept is defined as 'Regulates TV and Radio broadcasting'? (Q91)
- A Defamation
- B PEMRA
- C PECA
- D Press Council of Pakistan (PCP)
Explanation: Regulates TV and Radio broadcasting describes PEMRA.
Question 92: What is the main legal function or description of 'PECA' in Pakistan? (Q92)
- A Governs cybercrime and digital defamation
- B Regulates TV and Radio broadcasting
- C Monitors ethical standards in newspapers
- D Civil/Criminal Law
Explanation: PECA is responsible for Governs cybercrime and digital defamation.
Question 93: Which acronym/law corresponds to 'Ethical watchdog for print media'? (Q93)
- A PEMRA
- B PECA
- C Defamation
- D Press Council of Pakistan (PCP)
Explanation: Ethical watchdog for print media is abbreviated/represented as Press Council of Pakistan (PCP).
Question 94: Under Pakistan's legal framework, what is the significance of 'Defamation'? (Q94)
- A 2016 Act
- B 2002 Ordinance
- C Libel vs Slander
- D 2002 Ordinance
Explanation: Defamation is associated with Libel vs Slander.
Question 95: Which legal or ethical concept is defined as 'Print Defamation'? (Q95)
- A Press Council of Pakistan (PCP)
- B Libel
- C PEMRA
- D PECA
Explanation: Print Defamation describes Libel.
Question 96: What is the main legal function or description of 'Slander' in Pakistan? (Q96)
- A Broadcast/Oral Defamation
- B Regulates TV and Radio broadcasting
- C Governs cybercrime and digital defamation
- D Monitors ethical standards in newspapers
Explanation: Slander is responsible for Broadcast/Oral Defamation.
Question 97: Which acronym/law corresponds to 'Disobeying or disrespecting court authority and proceedings'? (Q97)
- A PEMRA
- B PECA
- C Press Council of Pakistan (PCP)
- D Contempt of Court
Explanation: Disobeying or disrespecting court authority and proceedings is abbreviated/represented as Contempt of Court.
Question 98: Under Pakistan's legal framework, what is the significance of 'Right to Information (RTI)'? (Q98)
- A 2016 Act
- B 2002 Ordinance
- C Article 19-A
- D 2002 Ordinance
Explanation: Right to Information (RTI) is associated with Article 19-A.
Question 99: Which legal or ethical concept is defined as 'Constitutional Law'? (Q99)
- A Press Council of Pakistan (PCP)
- B Article 19 of Pakistan Constitution
- C PEMRA
- D PECA
Explanation: Constitutional Law describes Article 19 of Pakistan Constitution.
Question 100: What is the main legal function or description of 'Copyright Act' in Pakistan? (Q100)
- A Intellectual Property
- B Regulates TV and Radio broadcasting
- C Governs cybercrime and digital defamation
- D Monitors ethical standards in newspapers
Explanation: Copyright Act is responsible for Intellectual Property.