Development paradigms and indicators

The developmental model proposed by Nair and White is:

1. knowledge sharing
2. training and visit
3. another development
4. conscientisation

The problem - solving model of development communication was suggested by:

1. Vimal Dissanayake
2. Shirley White
3. R. G. Havelock
4. Cees Hamelink

The concept of positivism is found in:

1. transnational communication
2. developmental communication
3. intercultural communication
4. organisational communication

The under-developed, newly independent countries forced to seek technological, training and other support from former Colonizers can be characterised as

1. Dependency
2. North-South relations
3. South-South dependency
4. Development

Assertion (A): The dominant paradigm of development appeared to provide a clear-cut blue print for the quick development of third world countries. Reason (R): The paradigm emphasised a non-linear and participatory mediated communication for this purpose.

1. Both (A) and (R) are true.
2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation.
3. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
4. (A) is false, but (R) is true.

Match the following: List – I (Concept) List – II (Description) (a) Practicus (i) Documented limited effects (b) Academicus (ii) Persuasive, moderate (c) Empiricus (iii) Mass society theorists (d) Dominant paradigm (iv) Media industry advocacy Code: (a) (b) (c) (d)

1. (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
2. (ii) (iii) (iv) (i)
3. (iii) (iv) (i) (ii)
4. (iv) (iii) (ii) (i)

Assertion (A): Communication for development is possible by development of communication only. Reason (R): Because media is a substitute for social action.

1. Both (A) and (R) are false.
2. Both (A) and (R) are true.
3. (A) is true and (R) is false.
4. (A) is false and (R) is true.

Which of the following does not form a part of Development Communication?

1. Socio-economic reporting
2. Sensational reporting
3. Investigative reporting
4. Science reporting

Assertion (A): Television can be the best effective media of communication for rural development. Reason (R): As it provides the visual content too.

1. Both (A) and (R) are incorrect.
2. (A) is correct, (R) is incorrect.
3. (A) is incorrect, (R) is correct.
4. (A) is correct but there can be many other reasons in (R).

Majid Tehranian has spoken of development becoming a/an

1. philosophy
2. idea
3. ism
4. concentric concept

Identify the correct chronological order of the following books:

1. Mass media and National Development; The Political Economy of Growth; Communication for development: One World, Multiple Cultures; The Internet Galaxy
2. The Internet Galaxy; Communication for Development: One World; Multiple Cultures; The Political Economy of Growth; Mass Media and National Development
3. Communication for Development; One World, Multiple Cultures; The Internet Galaxy; Mass Media and National Development; The Political Economy of Growth
4. The Political Economy of Growth; Communication for Development; One World; Multiple Cultures; The Internet Galaxy; The Mass Media and National Development

Assertion (A): Proper and effective use of ICT can change the face of rural development in India. Reason (R): Projects like e-seva and Bhoomi were responsible for the success of rural initiatives as they provided e- literacy kits to kids in these States of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.

1. Both (A) and (R) are true.
2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
4. (A) is false, but (R) is true.

The term, development support communication was advocated by

1. Paul Streeten
2. E.M. Rogers
3. Erskine Childers
4. Y.V. Laxmana Rao

One way news flow leads to

1. Modernisation
2. Globalisation
3. Cultural Imperialism
4. Morality Imposition

Assertion (A): The concept of development communication has failed to take-off in India. Reason (R): Lack of professional approach and the people’s passion for entertainment, not development, are responsible for the situation.

1. Both (A) and (R) are true.
2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
4. (A) is false, but (R) is true.

Find out the correct sequence of the following developmental models:

1. Integrated Rural Development, Dominant Paradigm, Dependista, Participatory
2. Participatory, Integrated Rural Development, Dominant Paradigm, Dependista
3. Dominant Paradigm, Participatory, Integrated Rural Development, Dependista
4. Dominant Paradigm, Dependista, Integrated Rural Development, Participatory

For communicators, epistemology is concerned with the theories of

1. Knowledge
2. Contrasts
3. Uniformity
4. Modernity

The perspective of pluralistic model of development is

1. hierarchical
2. bureaucratic
3. empowerment
4. top-down

F. Rozario-Braid defined development communication as

1. Narrative
2. Technology
3. Positive
4. Management process

Assertion (A): Theories of social change emphasize that individual must change to bring in positive change in society. Reason (R): In traditional societies, individual change depends on various factors and traditional values influence the individual. Codes:

1. Both (A) and (R) are true.
2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
4. (A) is false, but (R) is true.

Identify the correct sequence of the chronological development of the video format from the following:

1. Hi 8, DVC, Betacam, Umatic
2. Umatic, Hi 8, Betacam, DVC
3. Betacam, Umatic, Hi 8, DVC
4. Umatic, Betacam, Hi 8, DVC

What is the overall prediction of the passage about the future direction and speed of the development of communication?

1. It is to develop more rapidly
2. It is to slow down
3. It is to remain at the current rate
4. It is unpredictable

The organic model of development demands the beneficiaries to be

1. Passive participants
2. Active participants
3. Neutral
4. Controversial participants

‘Development is a cruel choice’ is the statement made by

1. Elihu Katz
2. Harry Truman
3. Denis Goulet
4. Robert McNamara

Match List – I with List – II: List – I (Film) List – II (Director) a. Pyaasa 1. K. Asif b. Mughal-e-Azam 2. Gurudutt c. Umrao Jaan 3. Bimal Roy d. Do Bigha Zamin 4. Muzaffar Ali Codes: a b c d

1. 2 1 4 3
2. 1 4 2 3
3. 4 1 3 2
4. 2 3 1 4

The Human Development Index was created by:

1. Mehbub-ul-Haq and Meghnad Desai.
2. Mohammed Yunus and Amartya Sen.
3. Amartya Sen and Mehbub-ul-Haq.
4. Manmohan Singh and Keith Griffin.

Identify the person who defined development communication for the first time in 1970s.

1. Christina Ogan
2. Rosemary Righter
3. Nora C. Quebral
4. William Hachten

The concept of development emanated directly from theories of:

1. economic take-off
2. political power
3. nationalism
4. social evolution

The communication component of the dependency paradigm is most often referred to as

1. modernization
2. cultivation
3. development
4. cultural imperialism

Match the following: List – I (Author) List – II (Book) a. David McClelland i. On the Theory of Social Change b. Walt Rostow ii. The Achieving Society c. Everett Hagan iii. Small is Beautiful d. E.F. Schumacher iv. Stages of Economic Growth Codes: a b c d

1. iii iv i ii
2. iv ii i iii
3. i ii iii iv
4. ii iv i iii

Robert Merton advocated for the development of

1. Long range theories
2. Middle range theories
3. Low range theories
4. Amorphous theories

The concept of development indicators became popular because of normative theories of

1. Freedom
2. Control
3. Hegemony
4. Social change

Identify the correct sequence of the following concepts in development communication:

1. Dominant Paradigm, Organic Development, Communitarian Approach, Diffusion of Innovations.
2. Diffusion of Innovations, Organic Development, Dominant Paradigm, Communitarian Approach.
3. Communitarian Approach, diffusion of Innovation, Dominant Paradigm, Organic Development.
4. Dominant Paradigm, Diffusion of Innovations, Organic Development, Communication Approach.

The prevailing thought or theory of the time in a scientific discipline is identified as

1. Dominant paradigm
2. New paradigm
3. Alternative paradigm
4. Impactless paradigm

‘Another Development’ also means

1. cultural subjugation
2. surplus revenue generation
3. sustainable development
4. sidestepping cultural ecology

Communication for sustainable development is not

1. positive
2. motivational
3. neutral
4. accountable

Personality Journalism is the other name for:

1. Political Journalism
2. Development Journalism
3. Parachute Journalism
4. Celebrity Journalism

Communication for sustainable development focuses on:

1. Transformative learning
2. Participatory rejection
3. Decision-making at apex level
4. Application of corporate techniques

Identify correct sequence of trends:

1. Programme format developments, Public broadcasting services, Cable TV, MTV generation.
2. Public broadcasting services, Cable TV, MTV generation, Programme format developments.
3. Public broadcasting services, Programme format developments, MTV generation, Cable TV.
4. Cable TV, MTV generation, Programme format developments, Public broadcasting services.

Social change training model in developmental communication has its origins from the following: A. Western social psychology B. Asian theories of communication C. The Chinese model of socialism D. Latin American educational communication Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A and B only
2. B and C only
3. A and C only
4. A and D only

The dominant paradigm of development was criticized for A. It was pro-west B. It was ethnocentric C. Cultural imperialism D. Focus on agriculture E. Non-industrial development Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A, D and E only
2. A, B and C only
3. B, C and D only
4. D, E and F only

Identify the logical sequence of developmental phases: A. Assessing actions B. Planning procedure C. Identifying problems D. Goal setting Choose the correct answer from the options given below

1. A,C, B,D
2. C,D,B, A
3. A,D, B,C
4. B8,C,D,A

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and other one labelled as Reason R Assertion A: The Latin American view of developmental communication was not ‘being in the world', Reason R: Their concept of developmental communication introduced a high level of epistemology aimed at understanding social reality. In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below

1. Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
2. Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
3. A is correct but R is not correct
4. Ais not correct but R is correct

The global information society emphasizes on

1. Expanding IT benefits to society
2. Testimonials from technocrats
3. Widening of digital divide
4. Involvement of prominent citizens in accessing ICT

What is the trend in new millennium?

1. Focus on fashionable trends in 1970s
2. Nelson Mandela's appeal for economic growth
3. Admiring the benefits of ICT
4. Prophesying industrial growth

"Resource Mobilization theory has been considered as a good starting point for the interpretation of utility and Impact of social media technologies in social movements". This statement is related to which of the following?

1. Boodly, Limproos and Oliver
2. Wireman and Forst
3. Eltantvi and Veest
4. Fuug, Gilman and Shakabtur

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R Assertion A: TV has become an powerful instrument of social change in India. Reason R: TV has been approachable medium to mass public In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below

1. Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation A
2. Both A and R are correct and R is NOT the correct explanation A
3. Ais correct but R is not correct
4. Ais not correct but R is correct