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 acronym/law corresponds to 'Spoken or oral defamatory statement'? (Q201)
- A PEMRA
- B PECA
- C Press Council of Pakistan (PCP)
- D Slander
Explanation: Spoken or oral defamatory statement is abbreviated/represented as Slander.
Question 202: Under Pakistan's legal framework, what is the significance of 'Contempt of Court'? (Q202)
- A 2016 Act
- B 2002 Ordinance
- C Article 204
- D 2002 Ordinance
Explanation: Contempt of Court is associated with Article 204.
Question 203: Which legal or ethical concept is defined as 'Transparency Law'? (Q203)
- A Press Council of Pakistan (PCP)
- B Right to Information (RTI)
- C PEMRA
- D PECA
Explanation: Transparency Law describes Right to Information (RTI).
Question 204: What is the main legal function or description of 'Article 19 of Pakistan Constitution' in Pakistan? (Q204)
- 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 205: Which acronym/law corresponds to 'Legal protection granted to original creators of literary/artistic works'? (Q205)
- 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 206: Under Pakistan's legal framework, what is the significance of 'Code of Ethics'? (Q206)
- A 2016 Act
- B 2002 Ordinance
- C Self-regulation
- D 2002 Ordinance
Explanation: Code of Ethics is associated with Self-regulation.
Question 207: Which legal or ethical concept is defined as 'Cyber Law'? (Q207)
- A Press Council of Pakistan (PCP)
- B Offense against Dignity
- C PEMRA
- D PECA
Explanation: Cyber Law describes Offense against Dignity.
Question 208: What is the main legal function or description of 'Sensationalism Restriction' in Pakistan? (Q208)
- 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 209: Which acronym/law corresponds to 'Ethical privilege enabling journalists to protect identity of sources'? (Q209)
- 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 210: Under Pakistan's legal framework, what is the significance of 'APNS (All Pakistan Newspapers Society)'? (Q210)
- A 2016 Act
- B 2002 Ordinance
- C Press management
- D 2002 Ordinance
Explanation: APNS (All Pakistan Newspapers Society) is associated with Press management.
Question 211: Which legal or ethical concept is defined as 'Regulates TV and Radio broadcasting'? (Q211)
- A Defamation
- B PEMRA
- C PECA
- D Press Council of Pakistan (PCP)
Explanation: Regulates TV and Radio broadcasting describes PEMRA.
Question 212: What is the main legal function or description of 'PECA' in Pakistan? (Q212)
- 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 213: Which acronym/law corresponds to 'Ethical watchdog for print media'? (Q213)
- 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 214: Under Pakistan's legal framework, what is the significance of 'Defamation'? (Q214)
- A 2016 Act
- B 2002 Ordinance
- C Libel vs Slander
- D 2002 Ordinance
Explanation: Defamation is associated with Libel vs Slander.
Question 215: Which legal or ethical concept is defined as 'Print Defamation'? (Q215)
- A Press Council of Pakistan (PCP)
- B Libel
- C PEMRA
- D PECA
Explanation: Print Defamation describes Libel.
Question 216: What is the main legal function or description of 'Slander' in Pakistan? (Q216)
- 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 217: Which acronym/law corresponds to 'Disobeying or disrespecting court authority and proceedings'? (Q217)
- 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 218: Under Pakistan's legal framework, what is the significance of 'Right to Information (RTI)'? (Q218)
- 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 219: Which legal or ethical concept is defined as 'Constitutional Law'? (Q219)
- 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 220: What is the main legal function or description of 'Copyright Act' in Pakistan? (Q220)
- 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 221: Which acronym/law corresponds to 'Set of professional moral guidelines for journalists'? (Q221)
- 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 222: Under Pakistan's legal framework, what is the significance of 'Offense against Dignity'? (Q222)
- A 2016 Act
- B 2002 Ordinance
- C Section 20 PECA
- D 2002 Ordinance
Explanation: Offense against Dignity is associated with Section 20 PECA.
Question 223: Which legal or ethical concept is defined as 'Broadcasting Code'? (Q223)
- A Press Council of Pakistan (PCP)
- B Sensationalism Restriction
- C PEMRA
- D PECA
Explanation: Broadcasting Code describes Sensationalism Restriction.
Question 224: What is the main legal function or description of 'Source Confidentiality' in Pakistan? (Q224)
- 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 225: Which acronym/law corresponds to 'Organization representing newspaper owners and publishers'? (Q225)
- 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 226: Under Pakistan's legal framework, what is the significance of 'PEMRA'? (Q226)
- A Libel vs Slander
- B Permanent form
- C 2002 Ordinance
- D 2016 Act
Explanation: PEMRA is associated with 2002 Ordinance.
Question 227: Which legal or ethical concept is defined as 'Governs cybercrime and digital defamation'? (Q227)
- A Defamation
- B PECA
- C PEMRA
- D Press Council of Pakistan (PCP)
Explanation: Governs cybercrime and digital defamation describes PECA.
Question 228: What is the main legal function or description of 'Press Council of Pakistan (PCP)' in Pakistan? (Q228)
- 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 229: Which acronym/law corresponds to 'Harming a person or entity's reputation through false statements'? (Q229)
- 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 230: Under Pakistan's legal framework, what is the significance of 'Libel'? (Q230)
- A 2016 Act
- B 2002 Ordinance
- C Permanent form
- D 2002 Ordinance
Explanation: Libel is associated with Permanent form.
Question 231: Which legal or ethical concept is defined as 'Broadcast/Oral Defamation'? (Q231)
- A Press Council of Pakistan (PCP)
- B Slander
- C PEMRA
- D PECA
Explanation: Broadcast/Oral Defamation describes Slander.
Question 232: What is the main legal function or description of 'Contempt of Court' in Pakistan? (Q232)
- 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 233: Which acronym/law corresponds to 'Constitutional right of citizens to access public sector information'? (Q233)
- 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 234: Under Pakistan's legal framework, what is the significance of 'Article 19 of Pakistan Constitution'? (Q234)
- A 2016 Act
- B 2002 Ordinance
- C Press Freedom
- D 2002 Ordinance
Explanation: Article 19 of Pakistan Constitution is associated with Press Freedom.
Question 235: Which legal or ethical concept is defined as 'Intellectual Property'? (Q235)
- A Press Council of Pakistan (PCP)
- B Copyright Act
- C PEMRA
- D PECA
Explanation: Intellectual Property describes Copyright Act.
Question 236: What is the main legal function or description of 'Code of Ethics' in Pakistan? (Q236)
- 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 237: Which acronym/law corresponds to 'Legal protection against character assassination'? (Q237)
- 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 238: Under Pakistan's legal framework, what is the significance of 'Sensationalism Restriction'? (Q238)
- A 2016 Act
- B 2002 Ordinance
- C Viewer protection
- D 2002 Ordinance
Explanation: Sensationalism Restriction is associated with Viewer protection.
Question 239: Which legal or ethical concept is defined as 'Journalistic Integrity'? (Q239)
- A Press Council of Pakistan (PCP)
- B Source Confidentiality
- C PEMRA
- D PECA
Explanation: Journalistic Integrity describes Source Confidentiality.
Question 240: What is the main legal function or description of 'APNS (All Pakistan Newspapers Society)' in Pakistan? (Q240)
- 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 241: Which acronym/law corresponds to 'Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority'? (Q241)
- A PECA
- B Press Council of Pakistan (PCP)
- C Defamation
- D PEMRA
Explanation: Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority is abbreviated/represented as PEMRA.
Question 242: Under Pakistan's legal framework, what is the significance of 'PECA'? (Q242)
- A 2002 Ordinance
- B Libel vs Slander
- C 2016 Act
- D 2002 Ordinance
Explanation: PECA is associated with 2016 Act.
Question 243: Which legal or ethical concept is defined as 'Monitors ethical standards in newspapers'? (Q243)
- 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 244: What is the main legal function or description of 'Defamation' in Pakistan? (Q244)
- 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 245: Which acronym/law corresponds to 'Written or published defamatory statement'? (Q245)
- A PEMRA
- B PECA
- C Press Council of Pakistan (PCP)
- D Libel
Explanation: Written or published defamatory statement is abbreviated/represented as Libel.
Question 246: Under Pakistan's legal framework, what is the significance of 'Slander'? (Q246)
- A 2016 Act
- B 2002 Ordinance
- C Transitory form
- D 2002 Ordinance
Explanation: Slander is associated with Transitory form.
Question 247: Which legal or ethical concept is defined as 'Judicial Restriction'? (Q247)
- A Press Council of Pakistan (PCP)
- B Contempt of Court
- C PEMRA
- D PECA
Explanation: Judicial Restriction describes Contempt of Court.
Question 248: What is the main legal function or description of 'Right to Information (RTI)' in Pakistan? (Q248)
- 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 249: Which acronym/law corresponds to 'Guarantees freedom of speech and expression subject to reasonable restrictions'? (Q249)
- 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 250: Under Pakistan's legal framework, what is the significance of 'Copyright Act'? (Q250)
- A 2016 Act
- B 2002 Ordinance
- C Fair Use
- D 2002 Ordinance
Explanation: Copyright Act is associated with Fair Use.