Constitution and freedom of expression

Karl Deutsch is associated with the concept of:

1. empathy
2. social mobilisation
3. protestant ethics
4. n.Ach

The Supreme Court of India is a court of record, according to the Indian constitution’s.

1. Article 125
2. Article 127
3. Article 129
4. Article 131

The phrase the people’s right to know was coined by:

1. Harold Cross
2. Kent Cooper
3. Elie Abel
4. William Rivers

Assertion (A): Mass media create hazy pictures of events in the head, and prompt expectations. Reason (R): In one way or the other, mass media act as agents of consonance.

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.

Which of the following Article in the Constitution of India deals with the reasonable restrictions on freedom of speech and expression?

1. Article 19 (1) (a)
2. Article 19 (1) (b)
3. Article 19 (2)
4. Article 19 (3)

The act of remembering the source and forgetting the message is known as:

1. Hearing effect
2. Demonstration effect
3. Visual effect
4. Sleeper effect

Assertion (A): The “Law” of the suppression of radical potential, will act as a brake on innovation to protect the social or corporate status quo. Reason (R): The institutionalization of all technologies has led to the suppression of any radical tendency and there is no particular reason to suppose that this will be different with the latest inventions.

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 List I with List II:

Which of the following rights was described by B.R. Ambedkar as the “heart and soul” of the Constitution?

1. Right to freedom of religion
2. Right to property
3. Right to equality
4. Right to constitutional remedies

Which part of the Constitution of India deals with citizenship?

1. I
2. II
3. III
4. IV

Consider the following statements: Assertion (A): The Supreme Court in 1995 passed the judgement that the broadcast media should be under the control of the public as distinct from Government. Reason (R): Airwaves do not belong to private enterprises.

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): Professionalism is not very strongly developed within the media organizations and employees have relatively little autonomy in relation to management and owners. Reason (R): Codes of ethics invariably address some harm or offence caused to an individual or group and cannot usually exert strong pressure on powerful media.

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.

During whose viceroyalty was the ‘Repressive Act’ also known as the ‘Gagging Act’ passed:

1. Lord Curzon
2. Lord Lytton
3. Lord Ripon
4. Lord Morley

Which part of the Indian constitution contains fundamental duties?

1. Part-II
2. Part-IV
3. Part-IV - A
4. Part-V

Assertion (A): Media professionals do not have much control over their work. Reason (R): As they are restricted by the legal and ethical aspects of the profession.

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.

“No person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law” as per the article:

1. 19 (1) A
2. 19 (2)
3. 21
4. 22

Assertion (A): Today news is what newspapermen make it. Reason (R): Because revenue is more important than ethics.

1. Both (A) and (R) are incorrect.
2. Both (A) and (R) are correct.
3. (A) is incorrect, (R) is correct.
4. (A) is correct, (R) is incorrect.

Which of the following is related to Mac Bride Report?

1. Many voices one world
2. Communication Theory
3. Non-aligned Movement
4. Ethics of Media

Assertion (A): The ethics of journalism are eroding at a fast pace. Reason (R): It is because of the market forces and revenue driven policies.

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

Match List – I (Concept / Organisation) with List – II (Related activity) List – I (Concept / Organisation) List – II (Related activity)

1. PIL (i) Press
2. PIB (ii) Court of Law
3. IB (iii) Policing
4. NIC (iv) Information collection and analysis Codes: (a) (b) (c) (d) (A) (iv) (iii) (i) (ii) (B) (ii) (i) (iii) (iv) (C) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (D) (iii) (ii) (i) (iv)

Match List – I (legal terms) with List – II (explanation) List – I (Legal terms) List – II (Explanation) (a) Plaintiff (i) During the intervening period (b) Prima facie (ii) In course of trial (c) Sub judice (iii) Complaining party (d) Ad interim (iv) A case can be made out on the evidence available Codes: (a) (b) (c) (d)

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

The Indian Constitution’s provision for the Right to Freedom of Speech and Expression is notionally drawn from

1. Bill of Rights
2. Soviet Constitution
3. Magna Carta
4. Universal Declaration of Human Rights

The applicability of Article 14 of the Indian Constitution was invoked by the Supreme Court in the case involving the newspaper:

1. Sakal
2. Aajkal
3. The Hindustan Times
4. The Times of India

The Amit Mitra Committee was to prepare a report on

1. national broadcast policy
2. programme quality of AIR
3. broadcast code of ethics
4. radio recruitment policy

The constitutional restriction on Article 19(1)(a) in the form of public order falls within the concentric circle of

1. obscenity
2. law and order
3. security of State
4. defamation

The protection of publication of proceedings of Parliament and State Legislature is guaranteed by Article ________ of the Indian Constitution.

1. 105
2. 194
3. 361 A
4. 375

Assertion (A): Self-regulation by media in India is a Myth. Reason (R): Media tabloidization is a reality in India and there is no statutory code of ethics to control them.

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 42nd Amendment to the Indian Constitution was in relation to

1. Parliamentary privileges
2. Right to privacy
3. Defamation
4. Sedition

The ethical classification of categorical imperatives was supported by

1. Immanuel Kant
2. Lord Bryce
3. John Locke
4. Karl Marx

The prevention of publication of objectionable Matter Act, 1976 provided for demanding from the press

1. Apology
2. Business
3. Explanation
4. Security deposit

The code of Athens was sourced from

1. UN Declaration of Human Rights
2. Magna Carta
3. Bill of Rights
4. Fourth French Constitution

Assertion (A): Media management in India is slowly adopting western business practices at the cost of traditional values and ethics. Reason (R): Global integration has necessitated the adoption of new corporate practices and inevitably, the traditional values are forgotten. 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.

What do ‘pressures of time and space’ refer to?

1. Standardization of content
2. Work ethics
3. Story writing
4. Disunity of content

What are ‘relaxed formats’?

1. Part of a TV programme
2. Part of a TV news presentation
3. Part of an ethical issue
4. Part of an organizational culture

The qualified privilege in relation to parliamentary proceedings in India is based on

1. the Irish law
2. the American law
3. the British law
4. the Australian law

The Newspaper (price and page) Act, 1956, was challenged in the Supreme Court by

1. The pioneer
2. Sakal
3. Gujarat Samachar
4. The Thanthi

The Right to Know in India is

1. unlimited
2. unparalleled
3. absolute
4. limited

The Fundamental Rights of an Indian citizen are subservient to

1. Parliamentary privileges
2. Executive powers
3. Political dictates
4. Media dictates

The illegal radio stations that began broadcasting into Great Britain in 1960’s were called as

1. Clandestine station
2. Pirate broadcasters
3. Indigenous stations
4. Exogenous stations

The Government of India through an Act, prohibits any prejudicial publication of news and comments. Identify the Act from the following?

1. The Defence Publication Act, 1968
2. The Civil Defence Act of 1968
3. The Legal Defence Act of 1968
4. The Judicial Defence Act of 1968

The edition/uploading centre of dot com publication is ________. Hence, the focus of content shifts.

1. static
2. non-existent
3. mobile
4. fixed by law

Assertion (A): Now-a-days format is dominating the newspapers instead of content and hence ethics are less observed by editors. Reason (R): Readers want good content than good lay-out, and hence newspapers must focus on content than format. 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 Newspaper (Price Control) Act, 1972 was in force for

1. two years
2. three years
3. four years
4. five years

Normative media theory explains how a media system should operate to realise __________.

1. economic goals
2. political strategies
3. ideal social values
4. legal frameworks

What is the achievement of EPA?

1. Risk taking
2. Research
3. Community involvement
4. Right to Know Act

Non-verbal communication is done through __________ codes.

1. critical
2. preferential
3. legal
4. moral

In Jakobson’s model, the constitutive factors in an act of communication number is:

1. three
2. four
3. five
4. six

The rights granted under Article 19 of the Indian constitution are available to:

1. corporate persons only
2. legal persons only
3. Indian citizens only
4. non-Indians also

Assertion (A): Reasonable restrictions, as per the Indian Constitution, cannot be imposed by the state arbitrarily. Reason (R): The restrictions can be imposed only according to law, subject to judicial review. 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 two-step flow theory emerged from the field of

1. Linguistics
2. Economics
3. Politics
4. Legal Studies

Which country included free expression as part of the Human Rights Act?

1. USA
2. Sweden
3. Denmark
4. The UK

Assertion (A): Foreigners who run newspapers in India are not entitled to the rights guaranteed under Article 19(1)(a) of the Indian Constitution. Reason (R): Because this guarantee is available only to Indian citizens.. 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.

Black propaganda is completely credited to a/an

1. official source
2. diplomatic source
3. legal source
4. false source

When did modern journalism ethics begin, according to the passage?

1. Early 1900s
2. During News press
3. In modern democracy
4. Because of textbooks

Absolute and qualified privileges are discussed under

1. Legislative protection
2. Criminal law of justice
3. Civil law of torts
4. Defence of India Rules

According to Haebermas, modern mass media are influenced by:

1. A high degree of ethical conduct
2. New cultural trends
3. Massive public participation
4. Empty political spectacle

The operation of Article 19 of the Indian constitution can be suspended under:

1. Article 358
2. Article 372
3. Article 378
4. Article 387

The social categories perspective of communication is based on a collection of

1. Ethical views
2. Religious principles
3. Political differences
4. Stereotypes held by social scientists

The Indian civil law does NOT recognize

1. The right to privacy
2. Breach of confidence
3. Infringement of copyright
4. Contractual obligations

Write the correct sequence of the following media events: A. First Amendment to the US Constitution B. Virginia Bill of Rights C. Licensing Act D. Areopagitica Choose the correct answer from the options given below

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

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and other one labelled as Reason R Assertion A: Freedom of speech and expression should not be extended to Indian companies in the light of constitutional mandate. Reason R: The Indian Constitution does not recognize the companies as citizens and any proposal to provide such freedom needs a constitutional amendment. In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
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

How do people consider skilled occupations?

1. Increase in employability in media industries
2. Reduction in ‘grey-matter' jobs
3. Stagnation of opportunities in ‘content-rich' industries
4. Less scope for high-level jobs in audio-visual industries

The First Amendment to the American constitution guaranteed

1. Balanced regulation
2. Freedom from government control
3. Reasonable censorship on media
4. Control of broadcast industry

The New World Information and Communication Order (NWICO) which has been mentioned in the clauses of the International Principles of Professional Ethics in Journalism lays stress on:

1. The need to set up news agencies like the NANAP and CANA.
2. Respect for the people of underpriviledged classes of the west.
3. The need for decolonisation and democratization of Information and Communication.
4. None of these.

Fundamental Rights are given in

1. Indian Penal Code
2. Constitution of India
3. Mumbai Police Act
4. All of above

Which of these streams has been mentioned in the Court's contempt?

1. Section 2 of 1971
2. Section 5 of 1985
3. Section 23 of 1898
4. Section 95 of 1973

Given below are two statements: StatementI: Freedom of speech is right to speak out publicly or privately, through any medium of expression. Statement II: Information society is world order in which the exchange of information shapes social and economic systems. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. Both Statement I and Statement II are true.
2. Both Statement I and Statement II are false.
3. Statement I is true but Statement II is false.
4. Statement I is false but Statement II is true.

Match List | with List II List -—| List - Il Theme of World Press Freedom day Year A. Journalism Under Digital Siege 1, 2020 B. Information as a public Good Il. 2023 C. Journalism without fear or Favour Il. 2022 D. Shaping a future of Right: Freedom of expression as a driver for all other human rights. |IV. 2021 Chose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A-ll,B-Ill,C-1,D-IV
2. A-IV,B-Il, C-1, D-Ill
3. A-Ill, B-1,C-IV,D-Il
4. A-Ill, B-IV,C-1, D-Ill

Arrange the following Fundamental Rights in the ascending order of their article number in the constitution of India. (A) Right to freedom of religion (B) Right Against exploitation (C) Right to Equality (D) Right to freedom of speech and expression (E) Right to constitutional remedies Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. ©, (8), (A), 0), (6)
2. (©), (D), (8), (A), (B)
3. (A), (©, 6), (0), (6)
4. (8), (©), (D), (B), (A)

Match List - I with List - IL. List - I List - Il (Name of Scheme/Act/Program) (Year of Starting/Establishment) (A) Samagra Shiksha Abhiyans (I) 2009 (B) Right of children to free and (Il) 2015 compulsory Education (RTE) Act (C) Global Initiative for Academic (Ill) 2017 Network (GIAN) (D) Digital Infractors for knowledge (IV) 2018 sharing (DIKSHA) Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. (A)-(II1), (B)-(II), (C)-(V), (D)-(1)
2. (A}{IV), (B)-(1), (C(I), (D)-(I11)
3. (A)-(Il), (B)-(I1N), (C)-(0), (D)-(IV)
4. (A)-(1), (B(IV), (C(I), (D(H)

Why exploratory study lacks in providing definite responses?

1. The process is difficult
2. It is not scientific
3. It lacks representativeness
4. It lacks information

Who were united for their mutual benefit?

1. Film-makers and businessman
2. The Gold Rush and Nanook
3. Edison and Flaherty
4. Optical Toy and Techniques

Which article of the Indian Constitution allows/permits freedom of speech in parliament where no member shall be liable for any legal proceedings?

1. Article 20
2. Article 101
3. Article 19
4. Article 105

With whom did G. Marconi, the inventor of radio, share the 1909 Nobel Prize in Physics?

1. Jagadish Chandra Basu
2. Erich Fromm
3. McLurg Law
4. Karl Ferdinand Braun

z e Pe According to Anthropologist Edward Hall, the three characteristics of culture are: A. Culture is shared by members of the group and helps define them B. Culture is learned, not innate C. Learning of culture is inter-related with lawful activities D. Culture is inseparable from communication Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

Match the LIST-I with LIST-II LIsTI Ust-il.| Freedom of speech and expression. I. | Article 21 Protection in respect of conviction for IL. | Article 22 offences. | Protection of life and personal liberty IIL} Article 20 oyal & [>.| Protection against arrest and detention IV.| Article 19 Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A-IV, B-IIL, C-I, D-II
2. ATV, B-L, C-Il, D-II
3. A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III
4. A-IL, B-IV, C-IIl, D-I