Memory tip
Copyright protects expression, not every underlying idea or fact.
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Assertion (A): The right to information Act 2005, will bring transparency in governance. Reason (R): Now every Indian citizen has access to the governmental informations.
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A. Both (A) and (R) are true
Option 1 states the keyed relationship between the assertion and reason: Both (A) and (R) are true. Check each statement first, then test whether the reason actually explains the assertion.
Section 132 A of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, protects:
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D. information sources
The keyed response is option 4, “information sources”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this copyright, privacy and information rights question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
Assertion (A): The Right to Information has made the Indian democracy vibrant. Reason (R): Transparency is the key to the success of any democracy.
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A. Both (A) and (R) are true.
Option 1 states the keyed relationship between the assertion and reason: Both (A) and (R) are true.. Check each statement first, then test whether the reason actually explains the assertion.
Assertion (A): Right to information Act (2005) was enacted in India to bring in transparency and accountability in governance. Reason (R): The US government has passed such an Act.
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A. Both (A) and (R) are true
Option 1 states the keyed relationship between the assertion and reason: Both (A) and (R) are true. Check each statement first, then test whether the reason actually explains the assertion.
Which of the following is an exception provided under the Copyright Act of India?
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A. For academic research
The keyed response is option 1, “For academic research”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this copyright, privacy and information rights question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
Assertion (A): Indian journalism is fast moving towards tabloidisation like its western counterparts. Reason (R): Because there is no law of privacy in India to prevent its invasion.
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D. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Option 4 states the keyed relationship between the assertion and reason: (A) is false, but (R) is true.. Check each statement first, then test whether the reason actually explains the assertion.
Which is a correct chronological sequence of these Acts? Official Secrets Act (OSA) Indian Telegraph Act (ITA) Copyright Act (CA) Right to Information Act (RTI)
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A. OSA – ITA – CA – RTI
Option 1 gives the keyed pairing or order: OSA – ITA – CA – RTI. Reconstruct the dates or associations in copyright, privacy and information rights before comparing the four sequences.
The first International Convention related to Copyright was held at
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A. Berne
The keyed response is option 1, “Berne”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this copyright, privacy and information rights question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
Find out the correct chronological sequence of following PR associations
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C. IPRA, PRSA, PRSI, PRCI
Option 3 gives the keyed pairing or order: IPRA, PRSA, PRSI, PRCI. Reconstruct the dates or associations in copyright, privacy and information rights before comparing the four sequences.
Assertion (A): There is an urgent need for a law of privacy in India. Reason (R): As most media outlets, especially electronic, have opted for blatant sensationalism, the proposition needs a global consideration. Codes:
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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.
The problem of hyphenated identities is related to _____ in international communication.
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D. Contra-flows of information
The keyed response is option 4, “Contra-flows of information”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this copyright, privacy and information rights question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
Assertion (A): The invasion of copyright does not constitute trespass. Reason (R): Because it is a proprietary right. Codes:
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D. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Option 4 states the keyed relationship between the assertion and reason: (A) is false, but (R) is true.. Check each statement first, then test whether the reason actually explains the assertion.
Which of the following prejudices the due process of justice?
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B. Trial by media
The keyed response is option 2, “Trial by media”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this copyright, privacy and information rights question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
The phenomenon central to the acceleration of western media flows towards non-western countries is
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B. Globalization
The keyed response is option 2, “Globalization”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this copyright, privacy and information rights question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
Assertion (A): Copyright is transmissible by assignment in writing. Reason (R): Because copyright constitutes a right to property. Codes:
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A. Both (A) and (R) are true.
Option 1 states the keyed relationship between the assertion and reason: Both (A) and (R) are true.. Check each statement first, then test whether the reason actually explains the assertion.
Identify the correct chronological sequence of the following statutes:
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D. The Young Persons (Harmful publications) Act, the copyright Act, the contempt of Court Act, the Right to Information Act
Option 4 gives the keyed pairing or order: The Young Persons (Harmful publications) Act, the copyright Act, the contempt of Court Act, the Right to Information Act. Reconstruct the dates or associations in copyright, privacy and information rights before comparing the four sequences.
Limitation on invasion of privacy is founded on the common law of:
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B. Torts
The keyed response is option 2, “Torts”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this copyright, privacy and information rights question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
Match the following: List - I List - II (Concept) (Description) (a) Cumulation (i) Unified picture of events held by various media (b) Ubiquity (ii) Powerful effect of media (c) Consonance (iii) Slow and pervasive influence of media (d) Dependency (iv) Omnipresence of media Code: (a) (b) (c) (d)
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B. (iii) (iv) (i) (ii)
Option 2 gives the keyed pairing or order: (iii) (iv) (i) (ii). Reconstruct the dates or associations in copyright, privacy and information rights before comparing the four sequences.
When is it said that an advertisement has '‘worked'?
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C. When it delivers specific results that meet the stated o le
The keyed response is option 3, “When it delivers specific results that meet the stated o le”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this copyright, privacy and information rights question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
Originally, the copyright concept came into being under a/an
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C. Common law
The keyed response is option 3, “Common law”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this copyright, privacy and information rights question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
What are the amendment made in the Copyright Amendment Act, 2012? A. The writer would be considered first owner B. It enables the writer to claim equal royalty in case of any use of sound recording and cine-art. C. It provides complete rights to the director. D. It provides original specific identify to the rights of artist. E. It enables especially to the owner. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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C. A,B, D and E only
The keyed response is option 3, “A,B, D and E only”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this copyright, privacy and information rights question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
Identify the chronological ascending order of the following magazines in accordance with their year of publication A. Sudhakar B. Buddhiprakash C. Banaras Akhbar D. Kavivachan Sudha E. Harishchandra Magazine Choose the correct answer from the options given below
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B. C, A, B, D, E
Option 2 gives the keyed pairing or order: C, A, B, D, E. Reconstruct the dates or associations in copyright, privacy and information rights before comparing the four sequences.
Match the LISTI with LIST LIST-I LIST-I Institutions Purpose. Promotes Performing (Music, song and A.| Lalit Kala Academy if drama) AreinTudia Promotes and Propagates understanding B.| Sangeet Natak Academy LIB of Indian Fine Art C.| Sahitya Academy II. | Developing Indian Literature D.| National School of Drama IV. | Promotes Indian Theatre and Allied Art Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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A. A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV
Option 1 gives the keyed pairing or order: A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV. Reconstruct the dates or associations in copyright, privacy and information rights before comparing the four sequences.
References
- Question papers and answer keys: UGC NET Mass Communication and Journalism — June 2006 Paper II; June 2007 Paper II; June 2009 Paper II; June 2010 Paper II; December 2011 Paper II; December 2012 Paper III; June 2013 Paper III; December 2015 Paper III; July 2016 Paper III; September 2016 Paper III; November 2017 Paper III; July 2018 Paper II; June 2020 cycle - 24 September 2020, Shift II; December 2022 cycle - 3 March 2023, Shift I; December 2023 - 13 December 2023, Shift II; June 2025 - 25 June 2025, 3-6 p.m..
- Nayyar, Deepak. Modern Mass Communication: Concepts and Processes.
- Sterling, Christopher H., general editor. Encyclopedia of Journalism.
- University Grants Commission. UGC NET syllabus listing, Subject Code 63: Mass Communication and Journalism.
- India Code. Right to Information Act, 2005.
- India Code. Copyright Act, 1957.
- India Code. Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.