Participation and community media

Assertion (A): Community radio is set for a great revolution in India. Reason (R): Due to the policy initiatives of the union government, as well as the state governments.

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

List - I List - II (Author) (concepts) (a) Daniel Boorstin (1) Mythical time factor (b) Noam Chomsky (2) Technological determinism (c) Philip schlesinger (3) Simulation theory (d) Denis Mc Quail (4) Flak Code: (a) (b) (c) (d)

1. (3) (4) (1) (2)
2. (4) (2) (3) (1)
3. (3) (2) (4) (1)
4. (1) (3) (2) (4)

Privatisation of media use is the result of multiplication of media gadgets like:

1. community radio
2. magazines
3. mobile phones
4. earphones

New media technologies will make possible the transformation of audience.

1. technological
2. educated
3. conformative
4. participatory

Participatory content creation is known as:

1. Precision journalism
2. Citizen journalism
3. Turncoat journalism
4. Envelope journalism

Find out the correct sequence of Daniel Lerner’s indicators of modernization:

1. Urbanization — Mass media exposure — Literacy — Political participation
2. Urbanization — Political participation — Mass media exposure — Literacy
3. Urbanization — Literacy — Political participation — Mass media exposure
4. Urbanization — Literacy — Mass media exposure — Political participation

Assertion (A): Participatory communication implies people’s participation in production process from the stage of idea to reception of final message. Reason (R): Messages created through participatory mode do not address the needs of the audience.

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.

Community radio stations in the NGO sector in India are allowed since

1. 2000
2. 2002
3. 2006
4. 2009

Match the following: List – I List – II (Concept) (Perspective) (a) Media Imperialism (i) Alternative (b) New World Information Order (ii) Neo-Marxist (c) Modernization through Communication (iii) International structuralist (d) Participatory Communication (iv) Structural Functionalist Code: (a) (b) (c) (d)

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

Mass media, according to, Lazarsfeld and Merton, reinforce

1. public image
2. religious participation
3. social norms
4. economic ideas

Fiske and Hartley have identified the concept of

1. community radio
2. bardic television
3. delinquent media
4. juvenile media

Assertion (A): Educational broadcasting in India demands complete overhauling in terms of contents and presentation to reach larger audience. Reason (R): The private sector participation in educational broadcasting has necessitated the need for life-long learning.

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 correct sequence of the stages in the developmental idea campaigns is

1. Distribution, penetration, participation, legitimacy, identification
2. Identification, legitimacy, participation, penetration, distribution
3. Identification, participation, penetration, legitimacy, distribution
4. participation, penetration, legitimacy, identification, distribution

Assertion (A): The community radio stations are not yielding the kind of results that the protagonists had expected. Reason (R): No feasibility study was done before establishing the community radio stations.

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.

Assertion (A): All forms of communication contribute for community empowerment. Reason (R): Communication methods should be innovative, imaginative and participatory for grassroots developments. 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.

The Western model of development, it is alleged, is characterized by

1. self-denial
2. equality
3. decentralisation
4. infinite consumersion

The golden triangle of Public Service Communication Comprises

1. accessibility, plurality & diversity.
2. objectivity, impartiality & balance.
3. balance, diversity & plurality.
4. participation, objectivity & diversity.

Match the following: List-I List-II (Author) (Concept) (a) E.F. Schumaker (i) Popular participation in development (b) Julius Nyrere (ii) Change in power relations for development (c) Mahatma Gandhi (iii) Intermediate technology (d) Robert Hornik (iv) Basic needs fulfilment Codes: (a) (b) (c) (d)

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

The major objective of a community radio station is

1. infotainment
2. entertainment
3. economic profit
4. social inclusion

King and Cushman have described grassroots participation, local knowledge and cultural beliefs as:

1. New myths
2. Old myths
3. New fads
4. Cultural fashion

Assertion (A): Participatory communication is helpful in achieving structural changes in certain specific areas. Reason (R): Participatory communication may be necessary but not sufficient to alter power relations. Code:

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.

What kind of media is defined by Wang and Dissanayake as a commufiication/Bystem embedded in the culture which existed before the arrival s t ists as a vital mode of communication?

1. Conventional media
2. Oral media
3. Folk media
4. Community media

Goal Number 16 of Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) is based on:

1. Participation for all goals
2. Peace, justice and strong Institutions
3. Life in water
4. Life on Earth

Which year the Government of India had approved the policy for licencing to establish Community Radio Station (CRS) in Educational Institute of the country?

1. 2000
2. 2001
3. 2002
4. 2004

It is important to solve problem in Development Communication that

1. Participant's understanding should be created.
2. Receptor should be able that he could solve that.
3. Both (1) and (2)
4. None of the above.

If Development programmes should be integrated, it should be in conformity with people's need and their participation in that then:

1. Development programme will succeed.
2. Development programme will be neutral.
3. Development programme will not succeed.
4. None of these.

There is only one reason to get success in communication:

1. Message sense is not in correspondence with Receptor's need.
2. Message sense is in correspondence with Receptor's needs.
3. Message sense is in not correspondence with communication source.
4. None of these.

What is essential for smooth conduct of democratic elections?

1. Social media
2. Awareness
3. Election Campaign
4. Strict Law

Participation Theory is associated with

1. Vroom
2. M.C Gregory
3. Maslow
4. Taylor

For the people’s participation which thing is required

1. Daily discussions
2. Face to face work
3. Mobile networks
4. Media help

Communication activities help people for

1. To enjoyment and trueness
2. To entertainment and meetings
3. To share information and exchange of ideas
4. To share thoughts and videos

Which of the following Development Communication approaches emphasizes the community based participatory research and action to resolve local developmental issues?

1. Diffusion of Innovation
2. Social Marketing
3. Entertainment — Education
4. Participatory Rural Appraisal

eee ‘: Identify the concept which is central to the dominant paradigm of development:

1. Equality in distribution of benefits
2. Active participation at the grassroots level
3. Modernity
4. Independence of local community