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 101: Which acronym/law corresponds to 'Set of professional moral guidelines for journalists'? (Q101)
- A PEMRA
- B PECA
- C Press Council of Pakistan (PCP)
- D Code of Ethics
Explanation: Set of professional moral guidelines for journalists is abbreviated/represented as Code of Ethics.
Question 102: Under Pakistan's legal framework, what is the significance of 'Offense against Dignity'? (Q102)
- A 2016 Act
- B 2002 Ordinance
- C Section 20 PECA
- D 2002 Ordinance
Explanation: Offense against Dignity is associated with Section 20 PECA.
Question 103: Which legal or ethical concept is defined as 'Broadcasting Code'? (Q103)
- A Press Council of Pakistan (PCP)
- B Sensationalism Restriction
- C PEMRA
- D PECA
Explanation: Broadcasting Code describes Sensationalism Restriction.
Question 104: What is the main legal function or description of 'Source Confidentiality' in Pakistan? (Q104)
- A Journalistic Integrity
- B Regulates TV and Radio broadcasting
- C Governs cybercrime and digital defamation
- D Monitors ethical standards in newspapers
Explanation: Source Confidentiality is responsible for Journalistic Integrity.
Question 105: Which acronym/law corresponds to 'Organization representing newspaper owners and publishers'? (Q105)
- A PEMRA
- B PECA
- C Press Council of Pakistan (PCP)
- D APNS (All Pakistan Newspapers Society)
Explanation: Organization representing newspaper owners and publishers is abbreviated/represented as APNS (All Pakistan Newspapers Society).
Question 106: Under Pakistan's legal framework, what is the significance of 'PEMRA'? (Q106)
- A Libel vs Slander
- B Permanent form
- C 2002 Ordinance
- D 2016 Act
Explanation: PEMRA is associated with 2002 Ordinance.
Question 107: Which legal or ethical concept is defined as 'Governs cybercrime and digital defamation'? (Q107)
- A Defamation
- B PECA
- C PEMRA
- D Press Council of Pakistan (PCP)
Explanation: Governs cybercrime and digital defamation describes PECA.
Question 108: What is the main legal function or description of 'Press Council of Pakistan (PCP)' in Pakistan? (Q108)
- A Monitors ethical standards in newspapers
- B Regulates TV and Radio broadcasting
- C Governs cybercrime and digital defamation
- D Civil/Criminal Law
Explanation: Press Council of Pakistan (PCP) is responsible for Monitors ethical standards in newspapers.
Question 109: Which acronym/law corresponds to 'Harming a person or entity's reputation through false statements'? (Q109)
- A PEMRA
- B PECA
- C Press Council of Pakistan (PCP)
- D Defamation
Explanation: Harming a person or entity's reputation through false statements is abbreviated/represented as Defamation.
Question 110: Under Pakistan's legal framework, what is the significance of 'Libel'? (Q110)
- A 2016 Act
- B 2002 Ordinance
- C Permanent form
- D 2002 Ordinance
Explanation: Libel is associated with Permanent form.
Question 111: Which legal or ethical concept is defined as 'Broadcast/Oral Defamation'? (Q111)
- A Press Council of Pakistan (PCP)
- B Slander
- C PEMRA
- D PECA
Explanation: Broadcast/Oral Defamation describes Slander.
Question 112: What is the main legal function or description of 'Contempt of Court' in Pakistan? (Q112)
- 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 113: Which acronym/law corresponds to 'Constitutional right of citizens to access public sector information'? (Q113)
- 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 114: Under Pakistan's legal framework, what is the significance of 'Article 19 of Pakistan Constitution'? (Q114)
- A 2016 Act
- B 2002 Ordinance
- C Press Freedom
- D 2002 Ordinance
Explanation: Article 19 of Pakistan Constitution is associated with Press Freedom.
Question 115: Which legal or ethical concept is defined as 'Intellectual Property'? (Q115)
- A Press Council of Pakistan (PCP)
- B Copyright Act
- C PEMRA
- D PECA
Explanation: Intellectual Property describes Copyright Act.
Question 116: What is the main legal function or description of 'Code of Ethics' in Pakistan? (Q116)
- 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 117: Which acronym/law corresponds to 'Legal protection against character assassination'? (Q117)
- 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 118: Under Pakistan's legal framework, what is the significance of 'Sensationalism Restriction'? (Q118)
- A 2016 Act
- B 2002 Ordinance
- C Viewer protection
- D 2002 Ordinance
Explanation: Sensationalism Restriction is associated with Viewer protection.
Question 119: Which legal or ethical concept is defined as 'Journalistic Integrity'? (Q119)
- A Press Council of Pakistan (PCP)
- B Source Confidentiality
- C PEMRA
- D PECA
Explanation: Journalistic Integrity describes Source Confidentiality.
Question 120: What is the main legal function or description of 'APNS (All Pakistan Newspapers Society)' in Pakistan? (Q120)
- 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 121: Which acronym/law corresponds to 'Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority'? (Q121)
- A PECA
- B Press Council of Pakistan (PCP)
- C Defamation
- D PEMRA
Explanation: Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority is abbreviated/represented as PEMRA.
Question 122: Under Pakistan's legal framework, what is the significance of 'PECA'? (Q122)
- A 2002 Ordinance
- B Libel vs Slander
- C 2016 Act
- D 2002 Ordinance
Explanation: PECA is associated with 2016 Act.
Question 123: Which legal or ethical concept is defined as 'Monitors ethical standards in newspapers'? (Q123)
- 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 124: What is the main legal function or description of 'Defamation' in Pakistan? (Q124)
- 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 125: Which acronym/law corresponds to 'Written or published defamatory statement'? (Q125)
- A PEMRA
- B PECA
- C Press Council of Pakistan (PCP)
- D Libel
Explanation: Written or published defamatory statement is abbreviated/represented as Libel.
Question 126: Under Pakistan's legal framework, what is the significance of 'Slander'? (Q126)
- A 2016 Act
- B 2002 Ordinance
- C Transitory form
- D 2002 Ordinance
Explanation: Slander is associated with Transitory form.
Question 127: Which legal or ethical concept is defined as 'Judicial Restriction'? (Q127)
- A Press Council of Pakistan (PCP)
- B Contempt of Court
- C PEMRA
- D PECA
Explanation: Judicial Restriction describes Contempt of Court.
Question 128: What is the main legal function or description of 'Right to Information (RTI)' in Pakistan? (Q128)
- 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 129: Which acronym/law corresponds to 'Guarantees freedom of speech and expression subject to reasonable restrictions'? (Q129)
- 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 130: Under Pakistan's legal framework, what is the significance of 'Copyright Act'? (Q130)
- A 2016 Act
- B 2002 Ordinance
- C Fair Use
- D 2002 Ordinance
Explanation: Copyright Act is associated with Fair Use.
Question 131: Which legal or ethical concept is defined as 'Journalistic Conduct'? (Q131)
- A Press Council of Pakistan (PCP)
- B Code of Ethics
- C PEMRA
- D PECA
Explanation: Journalistic Conduct describes Code of Ethics.
Question 132: What is the main legal function or description of 'Offense against Dignity' in Pakistan? (Q132)
- 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 133: Which acronym/law corresponds to 'PEMRA code prohibition against graphic crime scenes'? (Q133)
- 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 134: Under Pakistan's legal framework, what is the significance of 'Source Confidentiality'? (Q134)
- A 2016 Act
- B 2002 Ordinance
- C Whistleblower protection
- D 2002 Ordinance
Explanation: Source Confidentiality is associated with Whistleblower protection.
Question 135: Which legal or ethical concept is defined as 'Industry Body'? (Q135)
- 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 136: What is the main legal function or description of 'PEMRA' in Pakistan? (Q136)
- 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 137: Which acronym/law corresponds to 'Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act'? (Q137)
- A PEMRA
- B Press Council of Pakistan (PCP)
- C Defamation
- D PECA
Explanation: Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act is abbreviated/represented as PECA.
Question 138: Under Pakistan's legal framework, what is the significance of 'Press Council of Pakistan (PCP)'? (Q138)
- 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 139: Which legal or ethical concept is defined as 'Civil/Criminal Law'? (Q139)
- A Press Council of Pakistan (PCP)
- B Defamation
- C PEMRA
- D PECA
Explanation: Civil/Criminal Law describes Defamation.
Question 140: What is the main legal function or description of 'Libel' in Pakistan? (Q140)
- 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 141: Which acronym/law corresponds to 'Spoken or oral defamatory statement'? (Q141)
- A PEMRA
- B PECA
- C Press Council of Pakistan (PCP)
- D Slander
Explanation: Spoken or oral defamatory statement is abbreviated/represented as Slander.
Question 142: Under Pakistan's legal framework, what is the significance of 'Contempt of Court'? (Q142)
- A 2016 Act
- B 2002 Ordinance
- C Article 204
- D 2002 Ordinance
Explanation: Contempt of Court is associated with Article 204.
Question 143: Which legal or ethical concept is defined as 'Transparency Law'? (Q143)
- A Press Council of Pakistan (PCP)
- B Right to Information (RTI)
- C PEMRA
- D PECA
Explanation: Transparency Law describes Right to Information (RTI).
Question 144: What is the main legal function or description of 'Article 19 of Pakistan Constitution' in Pakistan? (Q144)
- 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 145: Which acronym/law corresponds to 'Legal protection granted to original creators of literary/artistic works'? (Q145)
- 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 146: Under Pakistan's legal framework, what is the significance of 'Code of Ethics'? (Q146)
- A 2016 Act
- B 2002 Ordinance
- C Self-regulation
- D 2002 Ordinance
Explanation: Code of Ethics is associated with Self-regulation.
Question 147: Which legal or ethical concept is defined as 'Cyber Law'? (Q147)
- A Press Council of Pakistan (PCP)
- B Offense against Dignity
- C PEMRA
- D PECA
Explanation: Cyber Law describes Offense against Dignity.
Question 148: What is the main legal function or description of 'Sensationalism Restriction' in Pakistan? (Q148)
- 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 149: Which acronym/law corresponds to 'Ethical privilege enabling journalists to protect identity of sources'? (Q149)
- 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 150: Under Pakistan's legal framework, what is the significance of 'APNS (All Pakistan Newspapers Society)'? (Q150)
- A 2016 Act
- B 2002 Ordinance
- C Press management
- D 2002 Ordinance
Explanation: APNS (All Pakistan Newspapers Society) is associated with Press management.