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 151: Which legal or ethical concept is defined as 'Regulates TV and Radio broadcasting'? (Q151)
- A Defamation
- B PEMRA
- C PECA
- D Press Council of Pakistan (PCP)
Explanation: Regulates TV and Radio broadcasting describes PEMRA.
Question 152: What is the main legal function or description of 'PECA' in Pakistan? (Q152)
- 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 153: Which acronym/law corresponds to 'Ethical watchdog for print media'? (Q153)
- 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 154: Under Pakistan's legal framework, what is the significance of 'Defamation'? (Q154)
- A 2016 Act
- B 2002 Ordinance
- C Libel vs Slander
- D 2002 Ordinance
Explanation: Defamation is associated with Libel vs Slander.
Question 155: Which legal or ethical concept is defined as 'Print Defamation'? (Q155)
- A Press Council of Pakistan (PCP)
- B Libel
- C PEMRA
- D PECA
Explanation: Print Defamation describes Libel.
Question 156: What is the main legal function or description of 'Slander' in Pakistan? (Q156)
- 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 157: Which acronym/law corresponds to 'Disobeying or disrespecting court authority and proceedings'? (Q157)
- 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 158: Under Pakistan's legal framework, what is the significance of 'Right to Information (RTI)'? (Q158)
- 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 159: Which legal or ethical concept is defined as 'Constitutional Law'? (Q159)
- 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 160: What is the main legal function or description of 'Copyright Act' in Pakistan? (Q160)
- 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.
Question 161: Which acronym/law corresponds to 'Set of professional moral guidelines for journalists'? (Q161)
- 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 162: Under Pakistan's legal framework, what is the significance of 'Offense against Dignity'? (Q162)
- A 2016 Act
- B 2002 Ordinance
- C Section 20 PECA
- D 2002 Ordinance
Explanation: Offense against Dignity is associated with Section 20 PECA.
Question 163: Which legal or ethical concept is defined as 'Broadcasting Code'? (Q163)
- A Press Council of Pakistan (PCP)
- B Sensationalism Restriction
- C PEMRA
- D PECA
Explanation: Broadcasting Code describes Sensationalism Restriction.
Question 164: What is the main legal function or description of 'Source Confidentiality' in Pakistan? (Q164)
- 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 165: Which acronym/law corresponds to 'Organization representing newspaper owners and publishers'? (Q165)
- 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 166: Under Pakistan's legal framework, what is the significance of 'PEMRA'? (Q166)
- A Libel vs Slander
- B Permanent form
- C 2002 Ordinance
- D 2016 Act
Explanation: PEMRA is associated with 2002 Ordinance.
Question 167: Which legal or ethical concept is defined as 'Governs cybercrime and digital defamation'? (Q167)
- A Defamation
- B PECA
- C PEMRA
- D Press Council of Pakistan (PCP)
Explanation: Governs cybercrime and digital defamation describes PECA.
Question 168: What is the main legal function or description of 'Press Council of Pakistan (PCP)' in Pakistan? (Q168)
- 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 169: Which acronym/law corresponds to 'Harming a person or entity's reputation through false statements'? (Q169)
- 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 170: Under Pakistan's legal framework, what is the significance of 'Libel'? (Q170)
- A 2016 Act
- B 2002 Ordinance
- C Permanent form
- D 2002 Ordinance
Explanation: Libel is associated with Permanent form.
Question 171: Which legal or ethical concept is defined as 'Broadcast/Oral Defamation'? (Q171)
- A Press Council of Pakistan (PCP)
- B Slander
- C PEMRA
- D PECA
Explanation: Broadcast/Oral Defamation describes Slander.
Question 172: What is the main legal function or description of 'Contempt of Court' in Pakistan? (Q172)
- 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 173: Which acronym/law corresponds to 'Constitutional right of citizens to access public sector information'? (Q173)
- 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 174: Under Pakistan's legal framework, what is the significance of 'Article 19 of Pakistan Constitution'? (Q174)
- A 2016 Act
- B 2002 Ordinance
- C Press Freedom
- D 2002 Ordinance
Explanation: Article 19 of Pakistan Constitution is associated with Press Freedom.
Question 175: Which legal or ethical concept is defined as 'Intellectual Property'? (Q175)
- A Press Council of Pakistan (PCP)
- B Copyright Act
- C PEMRA
- D PECA
Explanation: Intellectual Property describes Copyright Act.
Question 176: What is the main legal function or description of 'Code of Ethics' in Pakistan? (Q176)
- 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 177: Which acronym/law corresponds to 'Legal protection against character assassination'? (Q177)
- 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 178: Under Pakistan's legal framework, what is the significance of 'Sensationalism Restriction'? (Q178)
- A 2016 Act
- B 2002 Ordinance
- C Viewer protection
- D 2002 Ordinance
Explanation: Sensationalism Restriction is associated with Viewer protection.
Question 179: Which legal or ethical concept is defined as 'Journalistic Integrity'? (Q179)
- A Press Council of Pakistan (PCP)
- B Source Confidentiality
- C PEMRA
- D PECA
Explanation: Journalistic Integrity describes Source Confidentiality.
Question 180: What is the main legal function or description of 'APNS (All Pakistan Newspapers Society)' in Pakistan? (Q180)
- 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 181: Which acronym/law corresponds to 'Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority'? (Q181)
- A PECA
- B Press Council of Pakistan (PCP)
- C Defamation
- D PEMRA
Explanation: Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority is abbreviated/represented as PEMRA.
Question 182: Under Pakistan's legal framework, what is the significance of 'PECA'? (Q182)
- A 2002 Ordinance
- B Libel vs Slander
- C 2016 Act
- D 2002 Ordinance
Explanation: PECA is associated with 2016 Act.
Question 183: Which legal or ethical concept is defined as 'Monitors ethical standards in newspapers'? (Q183)
- 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 184: What is the main legal function or description of 'Defamation' in Pakistan? (Q184)
- 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 185: Which acronym/law corresponds to 'Written or published defamatory statement'? (Q185)
- A PEMRA
- B PECA
- C Press Council of Pakistan (PCP)
- D Libel
Explanation: Written or published defamatory statement is abbreviated/represented as Libel.
Question 186: Under Pakistan's legal framework, what is the significance of 'Slander'? (Q186)
- A 2016 Act
- B 2002 Ordinance
- C Transitory form
- D 2002 Ordinance
Explanation: Slander is associated with Transitory form.
Question 187: Which legal or ethical concept is defined as 'Judicial Restriction'? (Q187)
- A Press Council of Pakistan (PCP)
- B Contempt of Court
- C PEMRA
- D PECA
Explanation: Judicial Restriction describes Contempt of Court.
Question 188: What is the main legal function or description of 'Right to Information (RTI)' in Pakistan? (Q188)
- 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 189: Which acronym/law corresponds to 'Guarantees freedom of speech and expression subject to reasonable restrictions'? (Q189)
- 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 190: Under Pakistan's legal framework, what is the significance of 'Copyright Act'? (Q190)
- A 2016 Act
- B 2002 Ordinance
- C Fair Use
- D 2002 Ordinance
Explanation: Copyright Act is associated with Fair Use.
Question 191: Which legal or ethical concept is defined as 'Journalistic Conduct'? (Q191)
- A Press Council of Pakistan (PCP)
- B Code of Ethics
- C PEMRA
- D PECA
Explanation: Journalistic Conduct describes Code of Ethics.
Question 192: What is the main legal function or description of 'Offense against Dignity' in Pakistan? (Q192)
- 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 193: Which acronym/law corresponds to 'PEMRA code prohibition against graphic crime scenes'? (Q193)
- 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 194: Under Pakistan's legal framework, what is the significance of 'Source Confidentiality'? (Q194)
- A 2016 Act
- B 2002 Ordinance
- C Whistleblower protection
- D 2002 Ordinance
Explanation: Source Confidentiality is associated with Whistleblower protection.
Question 195: Which legal or ethical concept is defined as 'Industry Body'? (Q195)
- 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 196: What is the main legal function or description of 'PEMRA' in Pakistan? (Q196)
- 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 197: Which acronym/law corresponds to 'Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act'? (Q197)
- A PEMRA
- B Press Council of Pakistan (PCP)
- C Defamation
- D PECA
Explanation: Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act is abbreviated/represented as PECA.
Question 198: Under Pakistan's legal framework, what is the significance of 'Press Council of Pakistan (PCP)'? (Q198)
- 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 199: Which legal or ethical concept is defined as 'Civil/Criminal Law'? (Q199)
- A Press Council of Pakistan (PCP)
- B Defamation
- C PEMRA
- D PECA
Explanation: Civil/Criminal Law describes Defamation.
Question 200: What is the main legal function or description of 'Libel' in Pakistan? (Q200)
- 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.