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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. |
Because newspapers use small type and narrow columns, reporters strive to write |
| A. | without paragraph breaks |
| B. | stories with no more than three paragraphs |
| C. | paragraphs that are no more than one sentence in length |
| D. | short paragraphs |
| Answer» B. stories with no more than three paragraphs | |
| 52. |
“Plagiarism” is defined as |
| A. | making up quotations or sources for a news story. |
| B. | taking someone else’s words or ideas and passing them off as one’s own. |
| C. | pretending to be someone other than a reporter to get an interview. |
| D. | accepting gifts or bribes from sources. |
| Answer» B. taking someone else’s words or ideas and passing them off as one’s own. | |
| 53. |
The second paragraph of an inverted-pyramid story should |
| A. | continue with the most newsworthy point, adding details and color. |
| B. | start an entirely new topic |
| C. | name people, without further clarification, who are referred to in the lead. |
| D. | provide background information. |
| Answer» A. continue with the most newsworthy point, adding details and color. | |
| 54. |
It contains the less important information which is often omitted by the newspaper editor if there is not enough space left in the newspaper. |
| A. | Lead |
| B. | Body |
| C. | Beat reporters |
| D. | Tail |
| Answer» D. Tail | |
| 55. |
When you judge whether something is news, you’re determining whether it’s |
| A. | incomplete |
| B. | lengthy |
| C. | newsworthy |
| D. | body |
| Answer» C. newsworthy | |
| 56. |
Journalists looking for sources should try to use |
| A. | a variety of sources representing different opinions |
| B. | close friends and relatives |
| C. | officials who will expect some favor in return |
| D. | officials with whom the journalist has a close personal relation |
| Answer» A. a variety of sources representing different opinions | |
| 57. |
The central point of a news story is |
| A. | a justification for running the story on the front page or the beginning of a news broadcast |
| B. | the identity of the most important figure of the story |
| C. | to get readers to read the rest of the newspaper or viewers to watch the rest of the news broadcast |
| D. | a one- or two-sentence summary of what the story is about and why it is newsworthy |
| Answer» D. a one- or two-sentence summary of what the story is about and why it is newsworthy | |
| 58. |
The reason for constructing a brief outline for a news story is to |
| A. | help decide where the various pieces of information the reporter has collected belong in the story |
| B. | enable the reporter to guess how long the finished story will be |
| C. | enable the layout editor to guess how long the finished story will be |
| D. | let the managing editor know that the reporter has a story in progress. |
| Answer» A. help decide where the various pieces of information the reporter has collected belong in the story | |
| 59. |
News reporters try to write sentences with positive construction rather than negative construction because |
| A. | newspapers strive to be up-beat and positive |
| B. | negative sentences are wordier and harder to understand |
| C. | positive sentences make readers feel happier. |
| D. | negative sentences displease advertisers |
| Answer» B. negative sentences are wordier and harder to understand | |
| 60. |
When a source uses technical language, the reporter should |
| A. | translate it into plain English |
| B. | reproduce it exactly as the source stated it |
| C. | try to guess its meaning |
| D. | expect readers to look it up on Wikipedia |
| Answer» A. translate it into plain English | |
| 61. |
A good newspaper is always on the look-out for potential; |
| A. | Readers |
| B. | Viewers |
| C. | Communities |
| D. | Strategies |
| Answer» A. Readers | |
| 62. |
Which out of the following is not the priciple of news reporting: |
| A. | Truth |
| B. | Partiality |
| C. | Timeliness |
| D. | Accuracy |
| Answer» B. Partiality | |
| 63. |
The new trend in journalism is: |
| A. | Sensationalism |
| B. | Patriotism |
| C. | Socialism |
| D. | Mechanism |
| Answer» A. Sensationalism | |
| 64. |
They play an active role in gathering information on current events. |
| A. | Entertainers |
| B. | News reporters |
| C. | Politicians |
| D. | Citizens |
| Answer» B. News reporters | |
| 65. |
Which of the following is a journalist's term used for a story which is written so that you can report more of a story which has already been published or broadcasted? |
| A. | Breaking News |
| B. | Follow Up Story |
| C. | Beat |
| D. | Lead |
| Answer» B. Follow Up Story | |
| 66. |
Which of the following sentence is correct regarding Follow Up Stories? |
| A. | Uncovered aspects of an event or controversy can be reported |
| B. | New updates in a story is covered under follow up stories. |
| C. | Only breaking news is covered in follow up stories. |
| D. | Both A & B |
| Answer» D. Both A & B | |
| 67. |
Because of what reasons it is not possible to cover all aspects of a story in one single news report |
| A. | Time Constraint |
| B. | Space Limit |
| C. | Both A & B |
| D. | Money Constraint |
| Answer» C. Both A & B | |
| 68. |
For which of the following reasons a follow up is used |
| A. | Continuity |
| B. | Lack of Stories |
| C. | To fill empty space |
| D. | Both B & C |
| Answer» A. Continuity | |
| 69. |
Which of the following is seen in a follow up story and is a must? |
| A. | Backgroud of the story |
| B. | New updates in a story is covered under follow up stories. |
| C. | New Quotes |
| D. | Byline |
| Answer» A. Backgroud of the story | |
| 70. |
How does a diary helps a journalist in writing a follow up story? |
| A. | The diary allows a journalist to plan ahead and keep track of current events and controversies |
| B. | The diary helps a journalist to remember the date of the event |
| C. | The diary helps to note down the points from the ongoing event or incident |
| D. | Both A & C |
| Answer» A. The diary allows a journalist to plan ahead and keep track of current events and controversies | |
| 71. |
The process in which the reporter goes back over old stories to find ideas for follow-ups and updates is called as |
| A. | Follow Ups |
| B. | Anniversary Follow Ups |
| C. | Old Stories |
| D. | Breaking News |
| Answer» B. Anniversary Follow Ups | |
| 72. |
A particular topic or subject area that a reporter covers is called as |
| A. | News |
| B. | Beat |
| C. | Story |
| D. | Lead |
| Answer» B. Beat | |
| 73. |
What is the aim behind having a reporter for every beat? |
| A. | The reader gets in-depth information about that segment |
| B. | Newspaper budget is high |
| C. | A reporter cannot report other beats |
| D. | Reporter has knowledge of that particular beat only |
| Answer» A. The reader gets in-depth information about that segment | |
| 74. |
Which of the following can be called as a beat? |
| A. | Murder Case |
| B. | Politics |
| C. | School Admission Process |
| D. | Chain Snatching |
| Answer» B. Politics | |
| 75. |
Which of the following segment is not a beat? |
| A. | Law |
| B. | Sports |
| C. | Robbery |
| D. | Environment |
| Answer» C. Robbery | |
| 76. |
Beause fo Global Warming increasing issues which beat has become important in today's time |
| A. | Education |
| B. | Environment |
| C. | Law |
| D. | Both A & B |
| Answer» B. Environment | |
| 77. |
What is a common thing in all types of beats? |
| A. | Method of coverage |
| B. | Method of talking |
| C. | Method of asking questions |
| D. | Both B & C |
| Answer» A. Method of coverage | |
| 78. |
Which of the following thing differs among the reporters of different beats? |
| A. | Abilities & Skills |
| B. | Dresseing |
| C. | Structure of News |
| D. | Designation |
| Answer» A. Abilities & Skills | |
| 79. |
Apart from basic qualities which of the following quality is very important for a crime beat reporter? |
| A. | Knowledge about law |
| B. | Knowledge about writing |
| C. | Knowledge about different areas |
| D. | Administrative Department of Court |
| Answer» A. Knowledge about law | |
| 80. |
For a crime beat reporter which of the following is a source? |
| A. | Editor |
| B. | Police |
| C. | Witnesses |
| D. | Both B & C |
| Answer» D. Both B & C | |
| 81. |
Apart from local police which agencies act as a source in crime beat? |
| A. | CID |
| B. | CBI |
| C. | Both A & B |
| D. | Victim's Family |
| Answer» C. Both A & B | |
| 82. |
Salman Khan's hit & run case is an example of |
| A. | Crime Beat |
| B. | Legal / Court Beat |
| C. | Political Beat |
| D. | Both A & B |
| Answer» D. Both A & B | |
| 83. |
Which of the following is a primary source for a legal beat reporter? |
| A. | Court |
| B. | Judge |
| C. | Lawyers |
| D. | Accused |
| Answer» A. Court | |
| 84. |
Follow Ups are common in which of the beat? |
| A. | Crime |
| B. | Education |
| C. | Sports |
| D. | Both A & B |
| Answer» A. Crime | |
| 85. |
Which of the following news are covered under Infrastructure Beat? |
| A. | Railways |
| B. | Airports |
| C. | Individual Buildings |
| D. | Both A & B |
| Answer» D. Both A & B | |
| 86. |
Which of the following reporting type makes the audience think about an issue? |
| A. | Crime Reporting |
| B. | Civic Reporting |
| C. | Infrastructure Reporting |
| D. | Investigative Reporting |
| Answer» B. Civic Reporting | |
| 87. |
All news related to trade/business falls under which beat |
| A. | Infrastructure Beat |
| B. | Civic Beat |
| C. | Business Beat |
| D. | Investigative Beat |
| Answer» C. Business Beat | |
| 88. |
For a reporter covering sports beat which of the following is important |
| A. | Reporter should be a sport person |
| B. | Reporter must be playing that sport |
| C. | Reporter must have knowledge about all sports |
| D. | Reporter must have seen that sport once |
| Answer» C. Reporter must have knowledge about all sports | |
| 89. |
For a political reporter what is important to know before covering elections |
| A. | All Political Parties |
| B. | Members of the parties |
| C. | Political members marital status |
| D. | Both A & B |
| Answer» D. Both A & B | |
| 90. |
Stock market reports are vital to know the state of the market. Who covers them? |
| A. | General reporter |
| B. | The editor |
| C. | Special correspondent |
| D. | Equities editor |
| Answer» D. Equities editor | |
| 91. |
What will you call a person who goes out in the field to collect news? |
| A. | Editor |
| B. | Producer |
| C. | Reporter |
| D. | Director |
| Answer» C. Reporter | |
| 92. |
A reporter covering courts, advocates, police and criminals is said to be working on which area? |
| A. | Entertainment Beat |
| B. | Crime Beat |
| C. | Education Beat |
| D. | Lifestyle Beat |
| Answer» B. Crime Beat | |
| 93. |
What is the full form of MoJo? |
| A. | Mobility Journalism |
| B. | Major Journalism |
| C. | Mobile Journalism |
| D. | Minor Journalism |
| Answer» C. Mobile Journalism | |
| 94. |
Which is not correct about citizen journalism? |
| A. | Participatory |
| B. | Democratic |
| C. | One-sided |
| D. | Interactive |
| Answer» C. One-sided | |
| 95. |
When two politicians level charges against each other who should be interviewed? |
| A. | The one closest to the government |
| B. | The one closer to the opposition |
| C. | Both should be asked to explain |
| D. | Take a one-sided view |
| Answer» C. Both should be asked to explain | |
| 96. |
What is the main drawback of citizen journalism |
| A. | It is more democratic |
| B. | It is more transparent |
| C. | It is a personalised view |
| D. | It is objective |
| Answer» C. It is a personalised view | |
| 97. |
In case of a water pipe burst flooding roads who will be sent to report on it? |
| A. | Civic reporter |
| B. | General reporter |
| C. | Transport correspondent |
| D. | Crime reporter |
| Answer» A. Civic reporter | |
| 98. |
If you are covering a murder what report would you get from an inquest? |
| A. | Report on the presence of poison |
| B. | The condition of the viscera |
| C. | Post mortem report |
| D. | The cause of death |
| Answer» D. The cause of death | |
| 99. |
Why was Indian Space Research Organisation in the news? |
| A. | Appointment of a new director |
| B. | For launching rockets |
| C. | Failure of its moon lander |
| D. | Inauguration of a new office |
| Answer» C. Failure of its moon lander | |
| 100. |
During riots a reporter should |
| A. | Support one side against the other |
| B. | Give a balanced view |
| C. | Get quotes from the police |
| D. | Do not dramatize, report what you see |
| Answer» A. Support one side against the other | |
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