McqMate
These multiple-choice questions (MCQs) are designed to enhance your knowledge and understanding in the following areas: Bachelor of Mass Media in Journalism (BMM Journalism) .
| 51. |
___________________ formed online were crucial in organizing a core group of activists during Arab Spring. |
| A. | Bonds |
| B. | Rallies |
| C. | Networks |
| D. | Hashtags |
| Answer» C. Networks | |
| 52. |
Digital media has been used by Arabs to exercise freedom of speech and _________________. |
| A. | civic rights |
| B. | civic engagement |
| C. | civic dialogue |
| D. | civic unrest |
| Answer» B. civic engagement | |
| 53. |
The ____________________were able to overthrow longtime dictator Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali a few weeks after the protests began. |
| A. | Tunisians |
| B. | Egyptians |
| C. | Syrians |
| D. | Iranis |
| Answer» A. Tunisians | |
| 54. |
The ______________________________ urges the Indian military to take a stronger role in educating and assisting the media in areas where military operations are unfolding. |
| A. | Press Committee Report |
| B. | International Affairs Report |
| C. | Public Relation Report |
| D. | Kargil Review Committee Report |
| Answer» D. Kargil Review Committee Report | |
| 55. |
India has a good understanding of the multiple uses of a well planned _____________________. |
| A. | diplomatic relations |
| B. | political policies |
| C. | media management strategy |
| D. | international press policies |
| Answer» C. media management strategy | |
| 56. |
India’s experience in Kargil demonstrated that effective __________________________ could affect both Indian and Pakistani operations. |
| A. | public relations policies |
| B. | media and opinion-shaping policies |
| C. | corporate communication startergies |
| D. | state political affair |
| Answer» B. media and opinion-shaping policies | |
| 57. |
According to the Western Media Ward Report of 2009 argues that the current journalism practice follows mixed __________________. |
| A. | media ethics |
| B. | commercial interests |
| C. | political affiliation |
| D. | corporate inlfuence |
| Answer» A. media ethics | |
| 58. |
Currently there is a need to construct _________________ by journalism practitioners. |
| A. | alternative reality |
| B. | peace narratives |
| C. | parallel narrative |
| D. | contextual references |
| Answer» B. peace narratives | |
| 59. |
_____________________ states that reporters need to understand more about what causes conflict, and how conflict develops and ends. |
| A. | Ross Howard |
| B. | Naom Chomsky |
| C. | Donald L. Shaw |
| D. | Edward. S. Herman |
| Answer» A. Ross Howard | |
| 60. |
Clifford G Christians states media ethics should be based on ______________________. |
| A. | ethics of universal being |
| B. | ethics of mainstream content standards |
| C. | ethics of profit maximisation |
| D. | ethics of inernational media |
| Answer» A. ethics of universal being | |
| 61. |
______________ plays a constructive role in mitigating differences and minimizing harm. |
| A. | Politial summit |
| B. | Media discourse |
| C. | Field Research |
| D. | Public opinion |
| Answer» B. Media discourse | |
| 62. |
The framework for _______________ should be based on human dignity, truth and non-violence. |
| A. | state policies |
| B. | national policies |
| C. | political ethics |
| D. | media ethics |
| Answer» D. media ethics | |
| 63. |
Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura and the adjacent hilly state of Sikkim are popularly called as _________________________of India. |
| A. | seven gems |
| B. | seven princely states |
| C. | seven sisters |
| D. | seven affiliated states |
| Answer» C. seven sisters | |
| 64. |
___________________________ are the only two dailies in India which have a dedicated northeast page in their editions. |
| A. | The Statesman and the The Echo of India |
| B. | The Times of India & The Hindustan Times |
| C. | The Hindu & The Asian Age |
| D. | The Indian Express & The Telegraph |
| Answer» A. The Statesman and the The Echo of India | |
| 65. |
Indian national media _________________________ the north-east in their coverage of nation-wide issues. |
| A. | fairly represents |
| B. | poorly represents |
| C. | doersn't represent |
| D. | exclusively represents |
| Answer» B. poorly represents | |
| 66. |
Ministry of Northeast Region recently conducted an international meet to leverage the _______________ of the mentioned region, |
| A. | political affiliation |
| B. | travel & tourism |
| C. | investment potential |
| D. | corporate investment |
| Answer» C. investment potential | |
| 67. |
Regional newspapers are often the only platforms for _________________ in north-eastern states. |
| A. | coporate promotions |
| B. | public debate |
| C. | diplomatic relations |
| D. | public relations |
| Answer» B. public debate | |
| 68. |
Bodo conflict is rooted in a contest over resources between indigenous tribes and the supposed _______________. |
| A. | political leaders |
| B. | media representatives |
| D. | outsiders |
| Answer» D. outsiders | |
| 69. |
In Bodoland there is a sharp ____________divide between the two groups. |
| A. | religious |
| B. | political |
| C. | social |
| D. | ethnic |
| Answer» A. religious | |
| 70. |
Globally, women are ___________________ in media acorss different mediums. |
| A. | underrepresneted |
| B. | overrepresented |
| C. | misrepresented |
| D. | fairly presented |
| Answer» A. underrepresneted | |
| 71. |
_____________________representation in media reflect and sustain socially endorsed views of gender. |
| A. | Ideal |
| B. | Liberal |
| C. | Stereotypical |
| D. | Modern |
| Answer» C. Stereotypical | |
| 72. |
In a 2015 report, women made up a mere ____ of experts featured in news stories |
| A. | 0.12 |
| B. | 0.19 |
| C. | 0.15 |
| D. | 0.23 |
| Answer» B. 0.19 | |
| 73. |
The gender-imbalanced picture of society can reinforce and perpetuate harmful ______________________. |
| A. | gender stereotypes |
| B. | modern ideologies |
| C. | cultural references |
| D. | societal standards |
| Answer» A. gender stereotypes | |
| 74. |
The Verma Committee report led to a change in the laws in regards to _______________ |
| A. | domestic violence |
| B. | caset dsicrimination |
| C. | interfaith marriages |
| D. | rape cases |
| Answer» D. rape cases | |
| 75. |
The ________________ was heard in a fast track court and judgment delivered within six months. |
| A. | Aarushi Talwar Murder Case |
| B. | Nirbhaya Rape Case |
| C. | Shakti Mill Rape Case |
| D. | Sheena Bora Murder Case |
| Answer» C. Shakti Mill Rape Case | |
| 76. |
Mainstream media is often criticised for its _____________ reporting style of rape cases. |
| A. | unethical |
| B. | glorifying |
| C. | inhuman |
| D. | insensitive |
| Answer» D. insensitive | |
| 77. |
Section _______________ in the Indian Penal Code by the Criminal Law Amendment Act prevents social victimisation of a rape victim. |
| A. | 19A |
| B. | 228A |
| C. | 225B |
| D. | 130B |
| Answer» B. 228A | |
| 78. |
The Section 228A of the Indian Penal Code has been enforced since 1983 and was strongly reinforced by the I&B ministry in __________. |
| A. | 2012 |
| B. | 2018 |
| C. | 2020 |
| D. | 2016 |
| Answer» A. 2012 | |
| 79. |
In April 2018, the _________________ urged the media not to sensationalise rape cases and maintain a cap on the breadth of detailed coverage in terms of visual description. |
| A. | Maharashtra High Court |
| B. | Civil court |
| C. | Supreme Court |
| D. | NGOs |
| Answer» C. Supreme Court | |
| 80. |
______________________ is being recognised as the fourth pillar of democracy |
| A. | mass media |
| B. | social media |
| C. | literature |
| D. | international relations |
| Answer» A. mass media | |
| 81. |
Representation of people from diverse backgrounds in the media to strengthen ___________ space |
| A. | social |
| B. | democratic |
| C. | political |
| D. | liberal |
| Answer» B. democratic | |
| 82. |
RNI stands for _____________________________. |
| A. | Reporters & Newsmakers of India |
| B. | Rights of Nationalists in India |
| C. | Right to News India |
| D. | Registrar of Newspapers for India |
| Answer» D. Registrar of Newspapers for India | |
| 83. |
PCI stands for ______________________________. |
| A. | Press Council of India |
| B. | Press Club of India |
| C. | Press Culture in India |
| D. | Press Corporations of India |
| Answer» A. Press Council of India | |
| 84. |
The PCI was set up in the year ______________. |
| A. | 1966 |
| B. | 1951 |
| C. | 1947 |
| D. | 1985 |
| Answer» A. 1966 | |
| 85. |
The main objectives of _________________ is preserving freedom of press and improving the standard of the press in India. |
| A. | ANI |
| B. | RNI |
| C. | PCI |
| D. | Reuters |
| Answer» C. PCI | |
| 86. |
A majority of media houses in India is _______________ owned. |
| A. | privately |
| B. | publicly |
| C. | corporate |
| D. | government |
| Answer» A. privately | |
| 87. |
The Press in India 2014-2015 report stated that both registration and circulation have _______________________in spite of increasing presence of electronic media. |
| A. | decreased |
| B. | increased |
| C. | stabalized |
| D. | remained stagnant |
| Answer» B. increased | |
| 88. |
The Hindi Press followed by ________________ continues to maintain their lead in Indian Press. |
| A. | Marathi Press |
| B. | Tamil Press |
| C. | Malayalam Press |
| D. | English Press |
| Answer» D. English Press | |
| 89. |
It is expected that media should have an ________________ action policy for the marginalized segment in our country. |
| A. | promotional |
| B. | negative |
| C. | affirmative |
| D. | neutral |
| Answer» C. affirmative | |
| 90. |
In Assam’s Bodoland, the armed conflict that began in the late ____________. |
| A. | 1930s |
| B. | 1950s |
| C. | 1940s |
| D. | 1980s |
| Answer» D. 1980s | |
| 91. |
Media is considered to be one of the most ______________forces for public behaviour. |
| A. | influential |
| B. | social |
| C. | political |
| D. | commercial |
| Answer» A. influential | |
| 92. |
The projection of news from the region to the national platform impacts the ____________ of the audience. |
| A. | viewership |
| B. | psyche |
| C. | TRPs |
| D. | sponsorship |
| Answer» B. psyche | |
| 93. |
India recognizes the utility of the media in _______________________. |
| A. | contemporary conflicts |
| B. | cultural events |
| C. | financial growth |
| D. | films promotions |
| Answer» A. contemporary conflicts | |
| 94. |
The revolutions in Tunisia and Egypt started and ended relatively quickly because of the ________________. |
| A. | use of social media |
| B. | political supression |
| C. | social disinterest |
| D. | international policies |
| Answer» A. use of social media | |
| 95. |
Uses & gratification theory mainly focuses on people’s selectivity on _____________________ rather than its unintended effects on their minds. |
| A. | trending content |
| B. | entertainment |
| C. | media content |
| D. | infotainmnet |
| Answer» C. media content | |
| 96. |
Media has the power to grab the audience's attention since it makes them feel ___________________with the situation and characters emotionally. |
| A. | disconnected |
| B. | connected |
| C. | drawn |
| D. | uninterested |
| Answer» B. connected | |
| 97. |
People use the media to reassure their _____________________. |
| A. | ideologies |
| B. | religious belief |
| C. | political opinions |
| D. | status and gain credibility |
| Answer» D. status and gain credibility | |
| 98. |
Communism takes the power away from the elite and hence the corporates are always keen on keeping media ______________. |
| A. | under control |
| B. | liberated |
| C. | socialist |
| D. | empowered |
| Answer» A. under control | |
| 99. |
Anti-communism is the fifth filter of media suggested by ______________________. |
| A. | Donald L. Shaw |
| B. | Edward. S. Herman |
| C. | Herman and Chomsky |
| D. | Harold Laswell |
| Answer» C. Herman and Chomsky | |
| 100. |
________________________ once said that the press is like a roaming spotlight, bouncing from topic to topic. |
| A. | Noam Chomsky |
| B. | Aristotle |
| C. | Karl Marx |
| D. | Lippman |
| Answer» D. Lippman | |
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