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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) .

101.

Which is the first news paper in Kerala?

A. Swedasabhimani.
B. Rajyasamacharam.
C. Mathrubhumi.
D. Malayala Manorama.
Answer» B. Rajyasamacharam.
102.

Which is the first news paper in India?

A. The Indian express.
B. Bengal Gazette.
C. The Times of India.
D. Dainik Bhaskar.
Answer» B. Bengal Gazette.
103.

Which is the first movie in India?

A. Raja Harishchandra.
B. Alam Ara.
C. Pather Panchali.
D. None of the above.
Answer» A. Raja Harishchandra.
104.

The first movie in Malayalam?

A. Balan.
B. Vigathakumaran.
C. Neelakuyil.
D. Chemmeen.
Answer» B. Vigathakumaran.
105.

The term 'cultural materialism' was coined by

A. George Habermas.
B. Raymond Williams.
C. Harold Innis.
D. Marshal Mc Luhan.
Answer» B. Raymond Williams.
106.

----------- is a theory which views culture as a productive process, focusing on arts such as literature.

A. Cultural materialism.
B. Global village.
C. Mass communication.
D. Popular culture.
Answer» A. Cultural materialism.
107.

According to Raymond Williams, the concept Of------------ is seen as a social development, truly developed between the 18th and 19th century within culture.

A. Literature.
B. Arts.
C. Language.
D. Communication.
Answer» A. Literature.
108.

Which is a book of Raymond Williams?

A. Culture and Society.
B. Culture and Materialism.
C. Problems in materialism and culture.
D. All the above.
Answer» D. All the above.
109.

The principal targets of media regulation are

A. Press.
B. Radio.
C. Television.
D. All the above.
Answer» D. All the above.
110.

Press Council of India (PCI) was established for the purpose of

A. Preserving the freedom of press.
B. Build a code of conduct for journalists and news agencies.
C. Improving the standards of news papers and news agencies.
D. All the above.
Answer» D. All the above.
111.

Media regulation means---------- enforced by the jurisdiction of law.

A. Rules.
B. Functions.
C. Types.
D. All the above.
Answer» A. Rules.
112.

--------------------------- is the control by the government of mass media texts..

A. Mass communication.
B. Media regulation.
C. Propaganda.
D. Public sphere.
Answer» B. Media regulation.
113.

The global regulation of new media technologies is to

A. Ensure the cultural diversity in media content.
B. Provide a free space of public access.
C. Ideas without censorship.
D. All the above.
Answer» D. All the above.
114.

---------------- refers to the legal right of the owner of intellectual property.

A. Copyright.
B. Patent.
C. Cyber ethics.
D. None of the above.
Answer» A. Copyright.
115.

---------------- is a legal means of protecting an author's work.

A. Patent.
B. Copyright.
C. Cyber ethics.
D. Media regulation.
Answer» B. Copyright.
116.

---------------- gives an inventor the right to stop other people making or using their invention.

A. Patent.
B. Copyright.
C. Cyber ethics.
D. Media regulation.
Answer» A. Patent.
117.

The word Patent is derived from which Latin word means 'to lay open'?

A. Patere.
B. Patent.
C. Pateer.
D. None of the above.
Answer» D. None of the above.
118.

---------------- is the study of moral, legal and social issues involving cyber technology.

A. Patent.
B. Copyright.
C. Cyber ethics.
D. Media regulation.
Answer» C. Cyber ethics.
119.

What types of work can be copyrighted?

A. Literary works.
B. Musical works.
C. Pictorial works.
D. All types of original works.
Answer» D. All types of original works.
120.

The term of copyright for an author lasts how long?

A. 70 years.
B. 90 years.
C. Life of the author.
D. Life of the author plus 70 years.
Answer» D. Life of the author plus 70 years.
121.

What is Verbal Communication?

A. Talking to someone.
B. When someone is talking and someone else is listening
C. When more than one person is talking
D. All the above
Answer» B. When someone is talking and someone else is listening
122.

What is communication without words?

A. There is no communication without words.
B. Non-verbally communication
C. Telepathy
D. Sign language
Answer» B. Non-verbally communication
123.

Which of the following is not a form of non- verbal communication?

A. Body language.
B. Tone of voice.
C. Facial expression.
D. Telepathy.
Answer» D. Telepathy.
124.

When you are talking directly a person and you can see them, is called what?

A. Verbal contact.
B. Face to face communication.
C. Talking.
D. Body language.
Answer» B. Face to face communication.
125.

When speaking on the phone, what type of communication is being used?

A. Verbal and tone of voice.
B. Verbal and body language
C. Verbal communication
D. Non verbal communication
Answer» A. Verbal and tone of voice.
126.

Intellectual property is a category of property that includes intangible creation of the human___

A. Wealth.
B. Intellect
C. Property
D. Knowledge
Answer» B. Intellect
127.

Name the mission launched by the union government of India to provide broadband access to all villages by 2022.

A. National Broadband Mission.
B. NITI Ayog.
C. Unnath Bharath Abhiyan.
D. None of the above.
Answer» A. National Broadband Mission.
128.

Full form of IPR?

A. Intellectual Property Rights.
B. Information Property Rights.
C. Intellectual Privilege Rights.
D. Information Privilege Rights.
Answer» A. Intellectual Property Rights.
129.

Primary types of intellectual property include:

A. Patent.
B. Copyright.
C. Trademark.
D. All the above.
Answer» D. All the above.
130.

------------------ is an exclusive right granted for an inversion.

A. Patent.
B. Copyright.
C. Trademark.
D. None of the above.
Answer» A. Patent.
131.

------------------ means to impart understanding of the message.

A. Encoding.
B. Decoding.
C. Feed back.
D. Receiver.
Answer» B. Decoding.
132.

When is the communication process complete?

A. When the sender transmits the message.
B. When the message enters the channel.
C. When the message leaves the channel.
D. When the receiver understands the message.
Answer» D. When the receiver understands the message.
133.

-------------------is the first enemy of communication

A. Noise.
B. Politeness.
C. Clarity.
D. Language.
Answer» A. Noise.
134.

Which of these must be avoided for effective communication?

A. Listening.
B. Sharing of activity.
C. Politeness.
D. Ambiguity.
Answer» D. Ambiguity.
135.

Which of these is not a commandment of effective communication?

A. Clarity in language.
B. Listen poorly.
C. Adequate medium.
D. Home communication skills.
Answer» B. Listen poorly.
136.

How can a person correctly communicate?

A. Speaking.
B. Text message.
C. Phone.
D. All the above.
Answer» D. All the above.
137.

How much of language made up of non- verbal communication?

A. 38%.
B. 52%.
C. 74%.
D. 93%.
Answer» D. 93%.
138.

How can people use verbal communication?

A. Words used during face to face contact.
B. Can happen face to face, telephone, Skype.
C. Use of words but not sounds.
D. Words either spoken or written but does not include body language.
Answer» B. Can happen face to face, telephone, Skype.
139.

Using whole body to communicate is called?

A. Mining.
B. Body language.
C. Sign language.
D. Full communication.
Answer» B. Body language.
140.

Waving is what type of communication?

A. Gestures.
B. Body language.
C. Sign language.
D. Body position.
Answer» A. Gestures.
141.

Facial expressions are a part of what?

A. Gestures.
B. Sign language.
C. Body language.
D. Verbal communication.
Answer» C. Body language.
142.

When using electronic communication, which of the following is something you should not do?

A. Use jargon.
B. Use text language.
C. Give private information.
D. All the above.
Answer» D. All the above.
143.

Which of the following is a legal document?

A. Any email with a client's name.
B. Policy manual.
C. Client notes.
D. Any written documents.
Answer» C. Client notes.
144.

Active listening involves listening and------------------.

A. Action.
B. Responding.
C. Agreeing.
D. Caring.
Answer» B. Responding.
145.

If you are showing that you are interested in what a person is saying, then this shows what?

A. That you care.
B. That you agree with that person.
C. You are encouraging to talk more.
D. All the above.
Answer» A. That you care.
146.

What a good way to continue the communication?

A. Make good eye contact.
B. Active listening.
C. Ask questions.
D. Do not interrupt.
Answer» C. Ask questions.
147.

What happens when you are using jargon with someone who doesn't understand it?

A. You are smarter than them.
B. You are excluding them.
C. You are causing miscommunication.
D. You are helping them to learn.
Answer» C. You are causing miscommunication.
148.

No matter who you are speaking to, you must always speak what?

A. The truth.
B. With respect.
C. With correct terminology.
D. How you are most comfortable.
Answer» B. With respect.
149.

Who invented ' Television'?

A. John Baird.
B. Thomas Edison.
C. Charles Babbage.
D. Alan Shugart.
Answer» A. John Baird.
150.

Who invented ' Radio'?

A. Rontgen.
B. Marconi.
C. Farade.
D. None of the above.
Answer» B. Marconi.

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