Memory tip
Match the theorist with the core idea, not a similarly named campaign.
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The evolutionary universals of development were identified by:
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D. Talcott Parsons
The keyed response is option 4, “Talcott Parsons”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this development thinkers and models question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
The description of mass media as magic multipliers was given by:
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D. Everette Dennis
The keyed response is option 4, “Everette Dennis”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this development thinkers and models question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
Match List I (Book) with List II (Author): List I List II (Book) (Author) (i) Warrior of the Fourth Estate (a) Bill Gates (ii) Future Shock (b) B.G. Verghese (iii) The Road Ahead (c) Daniel Lerner (iv) The Passing of the Traditional (d) Alvin Toffler Society Codes: (a) (b) (c) (d)
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B. (ii) (i) (iv) (iii)
Option 2 gives the keyed pairing or order: (ii) (i) (iv) (iii). Reconstruct the dates or associations in development thinkers and models before comparing the four sequences.
Identify the association that is correct:
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D. Antonio Gramci - Hegemony
The keyed response is option 4, “Antonio Gramci - Hegemony”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this development thinkers and models question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
Indentify the author who has defined development communication as leapfrogging centuries of under development:
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A. Nora quebral
The keyed response is option 1, “Nora quebral”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this development thinkers and models question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
The correct sequence of adopters of innovation is:
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C. Innovaters — Early Adopters — Early Majority Late Majority — Laggards.
Option 3 gives the keyed pairing or order: Innovaters — Early Adopters — Early Majority Late Majority — Laggards.. Reconstruct the dates or associations in development thinkers and models before comparing the four sequences.
Assertion (A): Empathy is an important factor in modernisation of traditional societies. Reason (R): Since modernisation is westernisation, mediated development depends on individual empathy in the process.
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C. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
Option 3 states the keyed relationship between the assertion and reason: (A) is true, but (R) is false.. Check each statement first, then test whether the reason actually explains the assertion.
Who among the following theorists was the first to identify women as primary agents of social change?
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C. Everett Hagen
The keyed response is option 3, “Everett Hagen”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this development thinkers and models question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
Identify the one who is not considered as one of the founders of the discipline of Communication.
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D. Karl Hoveland
The keyed response is option 4, “Karl Hoveland”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this development thinkers and models question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
E.M. Rogers, in his theoretical advocacy of diffusion of innovation, introduced the concept of
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C. cosmopoliteness
The keyed response is option 3, “cosmopoliteness”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this development thinkers and models question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
The metaphor of a wired universe interlinked by a network of computers was popularised by
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A. Al Gore
The keyed response is option 1, “Al Gore”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this development thinkers and models question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
The multiplicity model of developmental communication was advocated by
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A. Jan Servaes
The keyed response is option 1, “Jan Servaes”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this development thinkers and models question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
For Daniel Lerner, exposure to media would energise the process of ________ for development.
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D. empathy
The keyed response is option 4, “empathy”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this development thinkers and models question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
Match List – I with List – II: List – I (Theorist) List – II (Theory) a. Daniel Lerner 1. Primary vs. Secondary social attachment b. Ferdinand Toennies 2. Urban vs. Rural society c. Mahatma Gandhi 3. Gemeinschaft vs. Geselschaft d. C.H. Cooley 4. Traditional vs. Modern society Codes: a b c d
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D. 4 3 2 1
Option 4 gives the keyed pairing or order: 4 3 2 1. Reconstruct the dates or associations in development thinkers and models before comparing the four sequences.
The book, ‘Men, Media and Messages’ was written by
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A. Wilbur Schramm
The keyed response is option 1, “Wilbur Schramm”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this development thinkers and models question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
Admass in an ad campaign is for
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A. Target audience
The keyed response is option 1, “Target audience”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this development thinkers and models question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
The Diffusion of Innovation Theory recognises non-adopters of innovations as __________.
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D. laggards
The keyed response is option 4, “laggards”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this development thinkers and models question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
Identify the correct chronological order of the following communication scholars.
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A. Bernard Berelson, Wilbur Schramm, Donald Shaw, Noam Chomsky
Option 1 gives the keyed pairing or order: Bernard Berelson, Wilbur Schramm, Donald Shaw, Noam Chomsky. Reconstruct the dates or associations in development thinkers and models before comparing the four sequences.
Match the following: Set-I Set-II (Concept/Model) (Author/s) (a) Diffusion of innovation (i) Daniel Lerner (b) Change agent (ii) Robert McNamara (c) Modernising variables (iii) Ryan and Gross (d) Integrated rural development (iv) E.M. Rogers Codes: (a) (b) (c) (d)
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A. (iii) (iv) (i) (ii)
Option 1 gives the keyed pairing or order: (iii) (iv) (i) (ii). Reconstruct the dates or associations in development thinkers and models before comparing the four sequences.
Paulo Freire’s theory of dialogical communication is based on
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A. Group Communication
The keyed response is option 1, “Group Communication”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this development thinkers and models question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
In development communication, a constant exposure to media images would bring about “a revolution of rising expectations.” Who advocated this concept?
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D. Daniel Lerner
The keyed response is option 4, “Daniel Lerner”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this development thinkers and models question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
In Daniel Lerner's model of social development, what two functions does mass media perform that are conducive to modernization?
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C. Mass media advocates and supports modernisation
The keyed response is option 3, “Mass media advocates and supports modernisation”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this development thinkers and models question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
Arrange the following books as per the correct chronological order of their publication A. The Achieving Society B. Mass Media and National Development C. The Process of Economic Growth D. The Passing of Traditional Society Choose the correct answer from the options given below
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A. C,D, A,B
Option 1 gives the keyed pairing or order: C,D, A,B. Reconstruct the dates or associations in development thinkers and models before comparing the four sequences.
The book "Diffusion of Innovation" presents the concept of innovation and argues: A. 34% people have the ability to face risks. B. Innovation means a new idea, behaviour or an object. C. Will power to acquire innovation depends on one's ability. D. 50% people have information through inter-personal communication E. 34% people are laggards Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
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B. B, C and D only
The keyed response is option 2, “B, C and D only”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this development thinkers and models question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
Match List I with List II LIST I (Books) LIST II (Author) A. {Handbook of Public Relations IL {Mark Tully B. |The Heart of India II. [Daniel Learner C. [India Then and Now IIL. [Philip Lessely D. [The Passing of Traditional Society IV. Veer Sanghvi Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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D. A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
Option 4 gives the keyed pairing or order: A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II. Reconstruct the dates or associations in development thinkers and models before comparing the four sequences.
F 4 A. Which of the following element must be present for libel to be actionable? A. The defamatory material much be communicated to a third party B. There must be communication of a false statement C. A plaintiff is identified by name or otherwise D. A plaintiff's reputation was hurt E. The defamatory statement was published with negligence Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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B. A, B, C, D, E Only
The keyed response is option 2, “A, B, C, D, E Only”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this development thinkers and models question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
@.59 Which of the following is the key principle of development communication, as emphasized by Paulo Freire?
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B. Bottom-up participation and empowerment
The keyed response is option 2, “Bottom-up participation and empowerment”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this development thinkers and models question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
2 F = A According to the five stage model of Diffusion of Innovation, the fourth stage is:
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B. Trial
The keyed response is option 2, “Trial”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this development thinkers and models question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
Match the LIST with LIST LIST-I LIST-I Scholars Works A.| Richard Hoggart I. | The Practice of Everyday Life B.| John Tomlinson IL The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life C.| Michelde Creteau III.| Media Modernization D.| Erving Goffman IV.| The Uses of Literacy Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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B. A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
Option 2 gives the keyed pairing or order: A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II. Reconstruct the dates or associations in development thinkers and models before comparing the four sequences.
r Aa, Identify the correct statements from the following: A. Mass Media are also called Magic Multipliers. B. The term ‘yellow journalism' was coined to describe the rivalry between two television networks. C. The Voice of America is a private funded broadcasting system launched in 1938. D. Al-Jazeera is based in Qatar and was launched in 1996. E. National Broadcasting Company (NBC) in the US was founded in 1926. Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
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C. A, D, E Only
The key selects option 3: A, D, E Only. Test every listed statement independently; the answer is the combination containing only the valid statements.
' Sue The concept of ‘Sleeper effect' in communication was developed by:
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A. Carl Hovland
The keyed response is option 1, “Carl Hovland”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this development thinkers and models question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
References
- Question papers and answer keys: UGC NET Mass Communication and Journalism — December 2006 Paper II; June 2007 Paper II; June 2008 Paper II; June 2009 Paper II; December 2010 Paper II; June 2010 Paper II; December 2011 Paper II; December 2012 Paper III; June 2012 Paper III; December 2013 Paper III; December 2014 Paper III; December 2015 Paper III; June 2015 Paper III; September 2016 Paper III; June 2020 cycle - 24 September 2020, Shift II; December 2022 cycle - 3 March 2023, Shift I; June 2025 - 25 June 2025, 3-6 p.m..
- Servaes, Jan, editor. Communication for Development and Social Change.
- University Grants Commission. UGC NET syllabus listing, Subject Code 63: Mass Communication and Journalism.