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200+ Sociology of Media and Communication Solved MCQs

These multiple-choice questions (MCQs) are designed to enhance your knowledge and understanding in the following areas: Bachelor of Arts in Sociology (BA Sociology) , Sociology (CBCS) .

1.

For Habermas, ---------------- is the most distinctive and pervasive human phenomena.

A. Communicative action.
B. Culture
C. Ideology
D. public sphere
Answer» A. Communicative action.
2.

__________is the practical application of knowledge and use of techniques in productive activities.

A. Mass media.
B. Technology
C. Education
D. Communication
Answer» B. Technology
3.

'Culture and public sphere' associated with:

A. Jurgen Habermas.
B. Raymond Williams
C. Harold Innis
D. Marshal Mc Luhan
Answer» A. Jurgen Habermas.
4.

Global village is associated with:

A. Jurgen Habermas.
B. Raymond Williams
C. Harold Innis
D. Marshal Mc Luhan
Answer» D. Marshal Mc Luhan
5.

Cultural materialism is associated with:

A. Jurgen Habermas.
B. Raymond Williams
C. Harold Innis
D. Marshal Mc Luhan
Answer» B. Raymond Williams
6.

Time and space theory of mass media is given by:

A. Jurgen Habermas.
B. Raymond Williams
C. Harold Innis
D. Marshal Mc Luhan
Answer» C. Harold Innis
7.

Mass media includes:

A. Broadcast media.
B. Digital media
C. Internet media
D. All the above
Answer» D. All the above
8.

Inter Personal communication is one of the ------------of communication:

A. Types.
B. Functions
C. Features
D. Roles
Answer» A. Types.
9.

A pre-requisite of communication?

A. Intelligence.
B. Pronunciation
C. Body language
D. All the above
Answer» D. All the above
10.

Means of communication includes:

A. Public speech.
B. Advertisement
C. Propaganda
D. All the above
Answer» D. All the above
11.

News paper, magazine, television, internet and radio belongs to:

A. Social media.
B. Digital media
C. Mass media
D. Broadcast media
Answer» C. Mass media
12.

Any exchange of information between two entities is known as:

A. Propaganda.
B. Communication
C. Advertisement
D. Mass media
Answer» B. Communication
13.

The use of jargon is a _ to effective communication.

A. Method.
B. Feature.
C. Barrier.
D. Function
Answer» C. Barrier.
14.

The form of communication is extremely private.

A. Inter personal communication.
B. Intra personal communication.
C. Small group communication.
D. Public communication
Answer» B. Intra personal communication.
15.

-------------------is a process of communication without using words or sounds.

A. Verbal communication.
B. Non- verbal communication.
C. Written communication.
D. Public communication
Answer» B. Non- verbal communication.
16.

Good communication is a process of

A. Transferring information.
B. Reading information.
C. Listening information.
D. All the above
Answer» D. All the above
17.

Inter personal, Intra personal, Small group and public communications are the examples of

A. Verbal communication.
B. Non- verbal communication.
C. Written communication.
D. Visual communication.
Answer» A. Verbal communication.
18.

Election campaign is an example of

A. Small group communication.
B. Public communication.
C. Non- verbal communication.
D. Visual communication.
Answer» B. Public communication.
19.

Letters and e-mails are belong to which type of communication

A. Visual communication.
B. Verbal communication.
C. Written communication.
D. Non- verbal communication.
Answer» C. Written communication.
20.

Which is not included in visual communication?

A. Movie.
B. Poster.
C. Photography.
D. Report.
Answer» D. Report.
21.

The barriers of communication can be overcome by

A. Active listening.
B. Use simple language.
C. Give constructive feedback.
D. All the above.
Answer» D. All the above.
22.

Which is a type of internet advertisement?

A. Ad button.
B. Ad banner.
C. Classified ad.
D. All the above
Answer» D. All the above
23.

The functions of mass media include:

A. Information.
B. Education.
C. Entertainment.
D. All the above.
Answer» D. All the above.
24.

Media disseminates information mostly through

A. Television.
B. Radio.
C. News paper.
D. All the above.
Answer» D. All the above.
25.

Media provides education through

A. Feature stories.
B. Documentaries.
C. Interviews.
D. All the above.
Answer» D. All the above.
26.

Entertainment is the most obvious function of-------------

A. Education.
B. Communication.
C. Propaganda.
D. Media.
Answer» D. Media.
27.

Infotainment is the fusion of

A. Entertainment and information.
B. Education and information.
C. Entertainment and education.
D. None of the above.
Answer» A. Entertainment and information.
28.

Edutainment is the fusion of

A. Entertainment and information.
B. Education and information.
C. Entertainment and education.
D. None of the above.
Answer» C. Entertainment and education.
29.

Persuasion is a------------- of mass media.

A. Method.
B. Function.
C. Type.
D. Feature.
Answer» B. Function.
30.

Advertisement is an example of

A. Information.
B. Education.
C. Entertainment.
D. Persuasion.
Answer» D. Persuasion.
31.

Through the process of __, media help to shape the behaviours, attitudes, conducts and beliefs

A. Socialization.
B. Entertainment.
C. Information.
D. Surveillance.
Answer» A. Socialization.
32.

----------------includes news papers, magazines and books.

A. Traditional media.
B. Print media.
C. New media.
D. Mass media.
Answer» B. Print media.
33.

The word ' Propaganda' means

A. To spread.
B. To create.
C. To entertain.
D. To educate.
Answer» A. To spread.
34.

__ is used to influence public opinion

A. Education.
B. Information.
C. Propaganda.
D. Communication.
Answer» C. Propaganda.
35.

Promotion of one candidate and his views on others is an example of

A. Public opinion.
B. Propaganda.
C. Information.
D. Advertisement.
Answer» B. Propaganda.
36.

An ad that promotes one brand of toothpaste over another is

A. Propaganda.
B. Communication.
C. Information.
D. Public opinion.
Answer» A. Propaganda.
37.

Any campaign that is used to persuade is

A. Propaganda.
B. Communication.
C. Information.
D. Public opinion.
Answer» A. Propaganda.
38.

Which of the following is an example of social media?

A. Movie.
B. Radio.
C. Journal.
D. Facebook.
Answer» D. Facebook.
39.

World press day

A. May 3.
B. May 8.
C. June 3.
D. June 8.
Answer» A. May 3.
40.

National Press Day

A. November 16.
B. May 3.
C. June 8.
D. September 15.
Answer» A. November 16.
41.

Forms of public communication include

A. Public speaking events.
B. News paper editorials.
C. Billboard advertisements.
D. All the above.
Answer» D. All the above.
42.

Forms Communication with large group of people is known as

A. Public communication.
B. Written communication.
C. Visual communication.
D. Inter personal communication.
Answer» A. Public communication.
43.

------------------ is a process of exchanging verbal and non verbal messages.

A. Information.
B. Communication.
C. Education.
D. Advertisement.
Answer» B. Communication.
44.

------------------ is a two way process.

A. Advertisement.
B. Public opinion.
C. Communication.
D. Propaganda.
Answer» C. Communication.
45.

The term 'grapevine' is also known as.

A. Upward communication.
B. Downward communication.
C. Horizontal communication.
D. Informal communication.
Answer» D. Informal communication.
46.

In communication, the language is

A. The symbolic code.
B. The non- verbal code.
C. The verbal code.
D. Intra personal.
Answer» C. The verbal code.
47.

Which of the following is not a principle of effective communication?

A. One-way transfer of information.
B. Strategic use of grapevine.
C. Persuasive and convincing dialogue.
D. Participation of the audience.
Answer» A. One-way transfer of information.
48.

Aspects of the voice other than the speech are known as?

A. Physical language.
B. Para language.
C. Delivery language.
D. Personal language.
Answer» B. Para language.
49.

Every type of communication is affected by its

A. Reception.
B. Context.
C. Non-regulation.
D. Transmission.
Answer» B. Context.
50.

Which of the following are characteristic features of communication?

A. Communication involves exchange of ideas, facts and opinions.
B. Communication Involves both information and understanding.
C. Communication is a continuous process.
D. All the above.
Answer» D. All the above.

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