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 251: Which legal or ethical concept is defined as 'Journalistic Conduct'? (Q251)
- A Press Council of Pakistan (PCP)
- B Code of Ethics
- C PEMRA
- D PECA
Explanation: Journalistic Conduct describes Code of Ethics.
Question 252: What is the main legal function or description of 'Offense against Dignity' in Pakistan? (Q252)
- 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 253: Which acronym/law corresponds to 'PEMRA code prohibition against graphic crime scenes'? (Q253)
- 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 254: Under Pakistan's legal framework, what is the significance of 'Source Confidentiality'? (Q254)
- A 2016 Act
- B 2002 Ordinance
- C Whistleblower protection
- D 2002 Ordinance
Explanation: Source Confidentiality is associated with Whistleblower protection.
Question 255: Which legal or ethical concept is defined as 'Industry Body'? (Q255)
- 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 256: What is the main legal function or description of 'PEMRA' in Pakistan? (Q256)
- 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 257: Which acronym/law corresponds to 'Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act'? (Q257)
- A PEMRA
- B Press Council of Pakistan (PCP)
- C Defamation
- D PECA
Explanation: Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act is abbreviated/represented as PECA.
Question 258: Under Pakistan's legal framework, what is the significance of 'Press Council of Pakistan (PCP)'? (Q258)
- 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 259: Which legal or ethical concept is defined as 'Civil/Criminal Law'? (Q259)
- A Press Council of Pakistan (PCP)
- B Defamation
- C PEMRA
- D PECA
Explanation: Civil/Criminal Law describes Defamation.
Question 260: What is the main legal function or description of 'Libel' in Pakistan? (Q260)
- 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 261: Which acronym/law corresponds to 'Spoken or oral defamatory statement'? (Q261)
- A PEMRA
- B PECA
- C Press Council of Pakistan (PCP)
- D Slander
Explanation: Spoken or oral defamatory statement is abbreviated/represented as Slander.
Question 262: Under Pakistan's legal framework, what is the significance of 'Contempt of Court'? (Q262)
- A 2016 Act
- B 2002 Ordinance
- C Article 204
- D 2002 Ordinance
Explanation: Contempt of Court is associated with Article 204.
Question 263: Which legal or ethical concept is defined as 'Transparency Law'? (Q263)
- A Press Council of Pakistan (PCP)
- B Right to Information (RTI)
- C PEMRA
- D PECA
Explanation: Transparency Law describes Right to Information (RTI).
Question 264: What is the main legal function or description of 'Article 19 of Pakistan Constitution' in Pakistan? (Q264)
- 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 265: Which acronym/law corresponds to 'Legal protection granted to original creators of literary/artistic works'? (Q265)
- 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 266: Under Pakistan's legal framework, what is the significance of 'Code of Ethics'? (Q266)
- A 2016 Act
- B 2002 Ordinance
- C Self-regulation
- D 2002 Ordinance
Explanation: Code of Ethics is associated with Self-regulation.
Question 267: Which legal or ethical concept is defined as 'Cyber Law'? (Q267)
- A Press Council of Pakistan (PCP)
- B Offense against Dignity
- C PEMRA
- D PECA
Explanation: Cyber Law describes Offense against Dignity.
Question 268: What is the main legal function or description of 'Sensationalism Restriction' in Pakistan? (Q268)
- 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 269: Which acronym/law corresponds to 'Ethical privilege enabling journalists to protect identity of sources'? (Q269)
- 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 270: Under Pakistan's legal framework, what is the significance of 'APNS (All Pakistan Newspapers Society)'? (Q270)
- A 2016 Act
- B 2002 Ordinance
- C Press management
- D 2002 Ordinance
Explanation: APNS (All Pakistan Newspapers Society) is associated with Press management.
Question 271: Which legal or ethical concept is defined as 'Regulates TV and Radio broadcasting'? (Q271)
- A Defamation
- B PEMRA
- C PECA
- D Press Council of Pakistan (PCP)
Explanation: Regulates TV and Radio broadcasting describes PEMRA.
Question 272: What is the main legal function or description of 'PECA' in Pakistan? (Q272)
- 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 273: Which acronym/law corresponds to 'Ethical watchdog for print media'? (Q273)
- 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 274: Under Pakistan's legal framework, what is the significance of 'Defamation'? (Q274)
- A 2016 Act
- B 2002 Ordinance
- C Libel vs Slander
- D 2002 Ordinance
Explanation: Defamation is associated with Libel vs Slander.
Question 275: Which legal or ethical concept is defined as 'Print Defamation'? (Q275)
- A Press Council of Pakistan (PCP)
- B Libel
- C PEMRA
- D PECA
Explanation: Print Defamation describes Libel.
Question 276: What is the main legal function or description of 'Slander' in Pakistan? (Q276)
- 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 277: Which acronym/law corresponds to 'Disobeying or disrespecting court authority and proceedings'? (Q277)
- 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 278: Under Pakistan's legal framework, what is the significance of 'Right to Information (RTI)'? (Q278)
- 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 279: Which legal or ethical concept is defined as 'Constitutional Law'? (Q279)
- 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 280: What is the main legal function or description of 'Copyright Act' in Pakistan? (Q280)
- 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 281: Which acronym/law corresponds to 'Set of professional moral guidelines for journalists'? (Q281)
- 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 282: Under Pakistan's legal framework, what is the significance of 'Offense against Dignity'? (Q282)
- A 2016 Act
- B 2002 Ordinance
- C Section 20 PECA
- D 2002 Ordinance
Explanation: Offense against Dignity is associated with Section 20 PECA.
Question 283: Which legal or ethical concept is defined as 'Broadcasting Code'? (Q283)
- A Press Council of Pakistan (PCP)
- B Sensationalism Restriction
- C PEMRA
- D PECA
Explanation: Broadcasting Code describes Sensationalism Restriction.
Question 284: What is the main legal function or description of 'Source Confidentiality' in Pakistan? (Q284)
- 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 285: Which acronym/law corresponds to 'Organization representing newspaper owners and publishers'? (Q285)
- 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 286: Under Pakistan's legal framework, what is the significance of 'PEMRA'? (Q286)
- A Libel vs Slander
- B Permanent form
- C 2002 Ordinance
- D 2016 Act
Explanation: PEMRA is associated with 2002 Ordinance.
Question 287: Which legal or ethical concept is defined as 'Governs cybercrime and digital defamation'? (Q287)
- A Defamation
- B PECA
- C PEMRA
- D Press Council of Pakistan (PCP)
Explanation: Governs cybercrime and digital defamation describes PECA.
Question 288: What is the main legal function or description of 'Press Council of Pakistan (PCP)' in Pakistan? (Q288)
- 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 289: Which acronym/law corresponds to 'Harming a person or entity's reputation through false statements'? (Q289)
- 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 290: Under Pakistan's legal framework, what is the significance of 'Libel'? (Q290)
- A 2016 Act
- B 2002 Ordinance
- C Permanent form
- D 2002 Ordinance
Explanation: Libel is associated with Permanent form.
Question 291: Which legal or ethical concept is defined as 'Broadcast/Oral Defamation'? (Q291)
- A Press Council of Pakistan (PCP)
- B Slander
- C PEMRA
- D PECA
Explanation: Broadcast/Oral Defamation describes Slander.
Question 292: What is the main legal function or description of 'Contempt of Court' in Pakistan? (Q292)
- 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 293: Which acronym/law corresponds to 'Constitutional right of citizens to access public sector information'? (Q293)
- 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 294: Under Pakistan's legal framework, what is the significance of 'Article 19 of Pakistan Constitution'? (Q294)
- A 2016 Act
- B 2002 Ordinance
- C Press Freedom
- D 2002 Ordinance
Explanation: Article 19 of Pakistan Constitution is associated with Press Freedom.
Question 295: Which legal or ethical concept is defined as 'Intellectual Property'? (Q295)
- A Press Council of Pakistan (PCP)
- B Copyright Act
- C PEMRA
- D PECA
Explanation: Intellectual Property describes Copyright Act.
Question 296: What is the main legal function or description of 'Code of Ethics' in Pakistan? (Q296)
- 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 297: Which acronym/law corresponds to 'Legal protection against character assassination'? (Q297)
- 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 298: Under Pakistan's legal framework, what is the significance of 'Sensationalism Restriction'? (Q298)
- A 2016 Act
- B 2002 Ordinance
- C Viewer protection
- D 2002 Ordinance
Explanation: Sensationalism Restriction is associated with Viewer protection.
Question 299: Which legal or ethical concept is defined as 'Journalistic Integrity'? (Q299)
- A Press Council of Pakistan (PCP)
- B Source Confidentiality
- C PEMRA
- D PECA
Explanation: Journalistic Integrity describes Source Confidentiality.
Question 300: What is the main legal function or description of 'APNS (All Pakistan Newspapers Society)' in Pakistan? (Q300)
- 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.