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An ethical choice may be legal but still irresponsible.
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The chronological sequence of the chairpersons of press council is:
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A. R.S. Sarkaria - P.B. Sawant - K. Jayachandra Reddy - G.N. Ray.
Option 1 gives the keyed pairing or order: R.S. Sarkaria - P.B. Sawant - K. Jayachandra Reddy - G.N. Ray.. Reconstruct the dates or associations in media ethics and self-regulation before comparing the four sequences.
Match the list I (organisations) with list II (places): (a) U N E S C O (i) Singapore (b) A M I C (ii) Geneva (c) I T U (iii) Kualalumpur (d) A I B D (iv) Paris Code: (a) (b) (c) (d)
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B. (iv) (i) (ii) (iii)
Option 2 gives the keyed pairing or order: (iv) (i) (ii) (iii). Reconstruct the dates or associations in media ethics and self-regulation before comparing the four sequences.
Which day is celebrated as the Press Freedom day?
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A. May 3
The keyed response is option 1, “May 3”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this media ethics and self-regulation question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
The establishment of the Hutchins Commission was prompted by:
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C. Catherine Graham
The keyed response is option 3, “Catherine Graham”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this media ethics and self-regulation question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
Assertion (A): Word of mouth can spread like a wild fire. If the subject and content are right, it can burst into spontaneous combustion as an entire forest may suddenly be over run by a conflagration. Through word of mouth, rumour and innuendo may spread with extreme speed and spontaneity if the subject is close to the emotions of people. Reason (R): More than thoughts feelings most quickly take wings on word of mouth.
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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 committees:
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D. Mc Bride — P.C. Joshi — Varadan — Sengupta
Option 4 gives the keyed pairing or order: Mc Bride — P.C. Joshi — Varadan — Sengupta. Reconstruct the dates or associations in media ethics and self-regulation before comparing the four sequences.
The airwaves are public property’ is a declaration of:
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A. Supreme court
The keyed response is option 1, “Supreme court”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this media ethics and self-regulation question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
Match the List–I (Concepts )with List–II (Examples / Explanations): List–I List–II (Concepts ) (Examples / Explanations) (a) Category (i) Logo of Bata’ (b) Segment (ii) Breakfast cereal (c) Added Value (iii) Sweetened Breakfast cered (d) Functional Value (iv) Painkiller SS’ Code: (a) (b) (c) (d)
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A. (ii) (iv) (i) (iii)
Option 1 gives the keyed pairing or order: (ii) (iv) (i) (iii). Reconstruct the dates or associations in media ethics and self-regulation before comparing the four sequences.
The freedom of the press is crucial to reasoned value formation because
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D. it promoted new norms across regions.
The keyed response is option 4, “it promoted new norms across regions.”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this media ethics and self-regulation question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
Match the following books and authors. (a) Development of Underdevelopment (i) Daniel Belt (b) Communication Networks (ii) Manuel Castells (c) Post-Industrial Society (iii)E.M.Rogers and D.L. Kincaid (d) The Rise of the Network Society (iv)Andre Gunder Frank Code: (a) (b) (c) (d)
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C. (iv) (iii) (i) (ii)
Option 3 gives the keyed pairing or order: (iv) (iii) (i) (ii). Reconstruct the dates or associations in media ethics and self-regulation before comparing the four sequences.
Match the following: List – I List – II (Launch of Station/Programme) (Year) (a) Vividh Bharathi (i) 1984 (b) First Local Radio Station (ii) 1977 (c) First FM Station (iii) 1969 (d) Yuvavani Programme (iv) 1957 Code: (a) (b) (c) (d)
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C. (iv) (i) (ii) (iii)
Option 3 gives the keyed pairing or order: (iv) (i) (ii) (iii). Reconstruct the dates or associations in media ethics and self-regulation before comparing the four sequences.
Match the following: List – I List – II (Author) (Concept) (a) M.K. Gandhi (i) Ideological constraints of development (b) L.R. Beltran (ii) Safety first principle (c) J. Scott (iii) Idea of justice (d) Amartya Sen (iv) Trusteeship of society Code: (a) (b) (c) (d)
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C. (iv) (i) (ii) (iii)
Option 3 gives the keyed pairing or order: (iv) (i) (ii) (iii). Reconstruct the dates or associations in media ethics and self-regulation before comparing the four sequences.
The first press restriction or censorship was imposed in India during the British rule, during the period of:
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C. Jallianwalabagh
The keyed response is option 3, “Jallianwalabagh”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this media ethics and self-regulation question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
The two member sub-committee set up by the Press Council of India to examine paid news scandal, comprised
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D. K. Sreenivas Reddy and Prananjoy Guha Thakurta
The keyed response is option 4, “K. Sreenivas Reddy and Prananjoy Guha Thakurta”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this media ethics and self-regulation question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
Assertion (A): Indian media is not giving adequate coverage to social concerns, environment, human rights, gender equality etc Reason (R): Media persons are not sensitive to these issues.
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D. (A) is correct but (R) is not the only reason for this.
Option 4 states the keyed relationship between the assertion and reason: (A) is correct but (R) is not the only reason for this.. Check each statement first, then test whether the reason actually explains the assertion.
Assertion (A): Democracy cannot survive without a free press. Reason (R): Freedom of press gives voice to the voice-less
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B. Both (A) and (R) are correct.
Option 2 states the keyed relationship between the assertion and reason: Both (A) and (R) are correct.. Check each statement first, then test whether the reason actually explains the assertion.
Match List – I (Organisations) with List – II (Head quarters) List – I (Organisation) List – II (Headquarters)
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B. TOI (ii) New Delhi
Option 2 gives the keyed pairing or order: TOI (ii) New Delhi. Reconstruct the dates or associations in media ethics and self-regulation before comparing the four sequences.
Match List – I with List – II: List – I (Films) List – II (Heroine) a. Aradhana 1. Rekha b. Pyasa 2. Rani Mukherjee c. Umrao-Jan 3. Sharmila Tagore d. Black 4. Waheeda Rehman Codes: a b c d
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A. 3 4 1 2
Option 1 gives the keyed pairing or order: 3 4 1 2. Reconstruct the dates or associations in media ethics and self-regulation before comparing the four sequences.
The Vidyalankar Committee was assigned to prepare a report on
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C. Central Publicity
The keyed response is option 3, “Central Publicity”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this media ethics and self-regulation question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
The legal doctrine of direct impact is applied in the cases involving limitation of
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B. Newspaper Circulation
The keyed response is option 2, “Newspaper Circulation”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this media ethics and self-regulation question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
The reference code often used for television recordings is known
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B. clock time
The keyed response is option 2, “clock time”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this media ethics and self-regulation question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
Identify the correct sequence of the following Chairpersons of the Press Council of India:
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A. Justice T.S. Rajagopala Iyengar, Justice P.B. Sawant, Justice G.N. Ray, Justice Markandeya Katju
Option 1 gives the keyed pairing or order: Justice T.S. Rajagopala Iyengar, Justice P.B. Sawant, Justice G.N. Ray, Justice Markandeya Katju. Reconstruct the dates or associations in media ethics and self-regulation before comparing the four sequences.
Match List – I with List – II: List-I List-II (a) World this week (1) R.K. Lakshman (b) Over a cup of tea (2) Karan Thapar (c) Devil’s Advocate (3) Pothen Joseph (d) You said it (4) Pranav Roy Codes: (a) (b) (c) (d)
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B. (4) (3) (2) (1)
Option 2 gives the keyed pairing or order: (4) (3) (2) (1). Reconstruct the dates or associations in media ethics and self-regulation before comparing the four sequences.
Match List – I with List – II: List-I List-II (a) Sentinel (1) Punjab (b) Udayavani (2) Andhra Pradesh (c) Sakshi (3) Karnataka (d) Ajit (4) Assam 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 media ethics and self-regulation before comparing the four sequences.
Identify the correct sequence of the committees set up by the Union Government:
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D. Vidyalankar Committee, Diwakar Committee, Varadhan Committee, Geethakrishnan Committee
Option 4 gives the keyed pairing or order: Vidyalankar Committee, Diwakar Committee, Varadhan Committee, Geethakrishnan Committee. Reconstruct the dates or associations in media ethics and self-regulation before comparing the four sequences.
Match List – I with List – II: List – I (Committee) List – II (Thrust Area) a. Paswan Committee 1. Indian news agencies b. P.C. Joshi Committee 2. Status of Indian Film Industry c. Kuldip Nayyar Committee 3. Software for Indian Television d. Karanth Committee 4. National Communication Policy Codes: a b c d
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C. 4 3 1 2
Option 3 gives the keyed pairing or order: 4 3 1 2. Reconstruct the dates or associations in media ethics and self-regulation before comparing the four sequences.
When codes shape collective perceptions, they are termed
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C. Ideological codes
The keyed response is option 3, “Ideological codes”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this media ethics and self-regulation question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
Name the city where four 500 kW super power short-wave transmitters were commissioned:
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D. Kolkata
The keyed response is option 4, “Kolkata”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this media ethics and self-regulation question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
The right to refuse publication by a newspaper is based on the assumption that it is a
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B. private enterprise
The keyed response is option 2, “private enterprise”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this media ethics and self-regulation question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
The application of media ethics involves
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A. finding most morally defensible answer to a problem.
The keyed response is option 1, “finding most morally defensible answer to a problem.”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this media ethics and self-regulation question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
Assertion (A): Despite corporatisation, media in India have strong ideological contours. Reason (R): Because most media persons in India have a heavy dose of Marxist indoctrination. 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.
Identify right sequencing of countries that began publication of newspapers in the early 17th century.
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D. Germany, Belgium, France, England.
The keyed response is option 4, “Germany, Belgium, France, England.”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this media ethics and self-regulation question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
Assertion (A): Professionalism among journalism practitioners is rarely found now-a- days as the profession has become a hobby for the new entrants. Reason (R): The new entrants do not have role models to follow, and hence their lack of professionalism cannot be faulted. Codes:
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B. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
Option 2 states the keyed relationship between the assertion and reason: Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).. Check each statement first, then test whether the reason actually explains the assertion.
Match List – I with List – II: List – I (Book) List – II (Writer) a. Chitra 1. Bankim Chandra Chatterjee b. Devdas 2. Rabindra Nath Tagore c. Durgesh Nandini 3. Sarat Chandra Chatterjee d. Gandevata 4. Tara Shankar Bandopadhyay Codes: a b c d
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A. 2 3 1 4
Option 1 gives the keyed pairing or order: 2 3 1 4. Reconstruct the dates or associations in media ethics and self-regulation before comparing the four sequences.
Match List – I with List – II: List – I (Punch Line) List – II (Product) a. Celebrate the beauty of life 1. Amba Shakti TMC Bars b. Future Relies on 2. Malabar-Gold c. Apna Liye Apnoke Liye 3. Mercedes-Benz d. The Best Knows No Alternative 4. Honda Codes: a b c d
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A. 2 1 4 3
Option 1 gives the keyed pairing or order: 2 1 4 3. Reconstruct the dates or associations in media ethics and self-regulation before comparing the four sequences.
Find out the correct sequence of the chairmanship of the Press Council of India -
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A. Justice A.N. Sen, Justice R.S. Sarkaria, Justice P.B. Sawant, Justice G.N. Ray
Option 1 gives the keyed pairing or order: Justice A.N. Sen, Justice R.S. Sarkaria, Justice P.B. Sawant, Justice G.N. Ray. Reconstruct the dates or associations in media ethics and self-regulation before comparing the four sequences.
Assertion (A): The live telecast of legislative proceedings has made the issue of contempt of legislatures irrelevant. Reason (R): When people ask for true democracy through pressure groups, the people’s representatives have their own selfish goals to go for such a measure. Codes:
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B. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
Option 2 states the keyed relationship between the assertion and reason: Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).. Check each statement first, then test whether the reason actually explains the assertion.
Assertion (A): Educational communication in India is a sage of unlimited success. Reason (R): The UGC funded MMRCs are functioning in several States to popularise educational programmes through audio-visual media. 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.
Match List – I with List – II: List – I (Promoter) List – II (Newspaper) a. Jawaharlal Nehru 1. Free Press Journal b. C. Rajagopalachari 2. Mooka Nayak c. B.R. Ambedkar 3. National Herald d. S. Sadanand 4. Swarajya Codes: a b c d
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D. 3 4 2 1
Option 4 gives the keyed pairing or order: 3 4 2 1. Reconstruct the dates or associations in media ethics and self-regulation before comparing the four sequences.
The dominant code conveys the society’s __________.
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B. preferred readings
The keyed response is option 2, “preferred readings”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this media ethics and self-regulation question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
Assertion (A): The professional organisations of media have not done much to improve the standard of media education in India. Reason (R): The professional organisations of media do not have committed professionals to work for the cause of professionalisation of Indian media education. 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.
Assertion (A): The Press Council of India has outlived its utility. Reason (R): The new technology has made ethical issues of the press even more complex. 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.
Assertion (A): The mass media and politics in India are intertwined. Reason (R): Indian masses are highly politically charged in their day-to-day affairs, and depend upon mass media for the purpose. Codes:
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B. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
Option 2 states the keyed relationship between the assertion and reason: Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).. Check each statement first, then test whether the reason actually explains the assertion.
Assertion (A): If opinion polls are obscene, exit polls are vulgar, especifically in the Indian context. Reason (R): Indian media have their own limitations to conduct opinion and exit polls. 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.
Write the correct sequence of the following committees:
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A. Vidyalankar Committee, RR Diwakar Committee, Kuldip Nayyar Committee, Parthasarathi Committee
Option 1 gives the keyed pairing or order: Vidyalankar Committee, RR Diwakar Committee, Kuldip Nayyar Committee, Parthasarathi Committee. Reconstruct the dates or associations in media ethics and self-regulation before comparing the four sequences.
The present Chairman of the Press Council of India is:
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B. Justice C.K. Prasad
The keyed response is option 2, “Justice C.K. Prasad”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this media ethics and self-regulation question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
The Press Council of India is a:
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D. quasi-judicial body
The keyed response is option 4, “quasi-judicial body”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this media ethics and self-regulation question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
Arbitrary codes in communication are:
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A. digital
The keyed response is option 1, “digital”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this media ethics and self-regulation question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
Assertion (A): The concept of the construction of information society is based on a series of myths. Reason (R): They provide the necessary narrative for the implementation of communication policies. 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.
Assertion (A): Governments all over the world increasingly link communication policy to economic interests. Reason (R): Technology promotion in the communication sector is a viable development strategy. 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.
The most familiar of the ‘passive transmitter’ is the one which uses the metaphor of
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C. mirror
The keyed response is option 3, “mirror”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this media ethics and self-regulation question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
Assertion (A): The press freedom in India is not absolute. Reason (R): Because the press is subject to the restrictions imposed by the Press Council of India. 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.
How are some social codes expressed through a medium?
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B. Facial expression
The keyed response is option 2, “Facial expression”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this media ethics and self-regulation question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
For summoning and enforcing the attendance of persons and examining them on oath, the Press Council of India has the powers of a
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D. Civil Court
The keyed response is option 4, “Civil Court”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this media ethics and self-regulation question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
Verso refers to as
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D. A left hand side page.
The keyed response is option 4, “A left hand side page.”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this media ethics and self-regulation question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
Assertion (A): Cultural transmission through mass media is more than inevitable. Reason (R): Because communication is a part of any individual’s experience, knowledge and continuous learning. 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.
Write the correct chronological order of the establishment of the following media organizations.
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C. The Press Trust of India (PTI), The Films Division, Registrar of Newspaper for India, The Press Council of India (PCI)
Option 3 gives the keyed pairing or order: The Press Trust of India (PTI), The Films Division, Registrar of Newspaper for India, The Press Council of India (PCI). Reconstruct the dates or associations in media ethics and self-regulation before comparing the four sequences.
Assertion (A): Media ethics are reflected through several enlightenment assumptions that emphasise moralistic and democratic philosophy. Reason (R): The enlightenment legacy does not insist on rational thinking and autonomous self-regulation. 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.
Assertion (A): Media history will not achieve concrete status as a primary scholarly locus in the present day circumstances. Reason (R): Until it develops a common set of problems and its own vocabulary as the term ‘media’ itself is fluid today. 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.
Assertion (A): Mass media technologies create conditions of political possibilities. Reason (R): Mediated messages propel public scrutiny and debate of issues by providing a public forum. 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.
Assertion (A): The emerging intellectual trends aim at new philosophical underpinnings for viable media ethics. Reason (R): Reconceptualisations of speech freedoms bring citizens from the margin to the centre for positive human rights to communicate. 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.
Assertion (A): Modern mass media are responsible for destroying the folk communities. Reason (R): The media fare provides scope to have individual judgements to decide what is amoral and what is not. Code:
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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.
Assertion (A): The liberal model of media is positive to the growth of democracy. Reason (R): Market orientation makes media responsive to public issues. Code:
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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.
Assertion (A): Guerilla television and video are more than media tools. Reason (R): They reflect the images of rebellion of the oppressed against modern imperialism. Code:
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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.
Match the following: List-I List-II (Concept) (Focus) (a) Normative concept (i) Community mapping (b) Context concept (ii) Knowledge management (c) Strategic concept (iii) Social movements (d) Technique concept (iv) Social inclusion Code: (a) (b) (c) (d)
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D. (iv) (iii) (ii) (i)
Option 4 gives the keyed pairing or order: (iv) (iii) (ii) (i). Reconstruct the dates or associations in media ethics and self-regulation before comparing the four sequences.
The technical codes of television can be:
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B. Precise
The keyed response is option 2, “Precise”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this media ethics and self-regulation question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
Assertion (A): Democracy cannot survive if deliberative forces are arbitrary. Reason (R): In a representative democracy public discussion need not be a political duty, as reflected in media. Code:
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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.
Assertion (A): “A free press is free for the expression of opinion in all its phases.” Reason (R): It is because initially in Great Britain the concept of freedom was negatively imputed. Code:
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B. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
Option 2 states the keyed relationship between the assertion and reason: Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).. Check each statement first, then test whether the reason actually explains the assertion.
Assertion (A): Emancipation from the present dominant social order is the major goal of mass media. Reason (R): The societies are also evolving and so also are the goals of mass media. Code:
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B. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
Option 2 states the keyed relationship between the assertion and reason: Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).. Check each statement first, then test whether the reason actually explains the assertion.
Match the following: List - I List - II Media House Country (a) Bertelsman (i) USA (b) News Corp (ii) France (c) Vivendi Universal (iii) Australia (d) Cox Media (iv) Germany Code: (a) (b) (c) (d)
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C. (iv) (iii) (ii) (i)
Option 3 gives the keyed pairing or order: (iv) (iii) (ii) (i). Reconstruct the dates or associations in media ethics and self-regulation before comparing the four sequences.
When it comes to media regulation, what is the status of pragmatism?
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A. Certain factors are contingent on each other.
The keyed response is option 1, “Certain factors are contingent on each other.”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this media ethics and self-regulation question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
Media industry will become more efficient if there is
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C. Government intervention to regulate media in pubic interest
The keyed response is option 3, “Government intervention to regulate media in pubic interest”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this media ethics and self-regulation question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
Some of functions of press council of India was amended in the year 1978. A. Undertake studies of foreign newspapers. B. Promote functional relationships. C. Give openion to Central Governent regarding standard of News Papers. D. Give developmental openion. E. Build Code of conduct for News Papers Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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C. D and E only
The keyed response is option 3, “D and E only”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this media ethics and self-regulation question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
Arrange the Press Committees and Commission chronologically from the earliest to the most recent - A. Sharad Pawar Committee B. Verghese Committee C. P.C. Joshi Committee D. Kuldip Nayar Committee E. Vidyalankar Committee Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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C. E, D, B, C, A
Option 3 gives the keyed pairing or order: E, D, B, C, A. Reconstruct the dates or associations in media ethics and self-regulation before comparing the four sequences.
Identity the chronology of Press Councils’ Chairman A. Justice A.N. Sen B. Justice G.N. Roy C. Justice P.B. Sawant D. Justice N. Rajagopala Ayyangar E. Justice K. Jayachandra Reddy Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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A. D, A, C, E, B
The keyed response is option 1, “D, A, C, E, B”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this media ethics and self-regulation question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
How many articles were there in Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)?
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D. 30
The keyed response is option 4, “30”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this media ethics and self-regulation question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
The Hutchins Commission on freedom of the press was established in the year 1942 and released its report in which year?
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D. 1947
The keyed response is option 4, “1947”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this media ethics and self-regulation question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
Arrange the following films in chronological order according to their release beginning from the first: A. Pather Panchali B. Aparajito C. Charulata D. Apur Sansar E. Jalsagar Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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A. A, B, E, D, C
Option 1 gives the keyed pairing or order: A, B, E, D, C. Reconstruct the dates or associations in media ethics and self-regulation before comparing the four sequences.
O31 Under Section 13 of Press Council of India Act 1978, the objectives of the PCI are: A. To protect the freedom of the press B. To maintain and improve the standards of newspaapers and news agencies C. To conduct research and express opinion to the Government in regard to enable and law concerning the press D. Constitute a special committee to make on-the-spot settlement of complaints against the press Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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D. A, B, C, D Only
The keyed response is option 4, “A, B, C, D Only”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this media ethics and self-regulation 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 2006 Paper II; December 2007 Paper II; June 2008 Paper II; June 2009 Paper II; December 2010 Paper II; June 2010 Paper II; December 2011 Paper II; June 2011 Paper II; December 2012 Paper III; June 2012 Paper III; December 2013 Paper III; June 2013 Paper III; September 2013 Paper II; December 2014 Paper III; June 2014 Paper III; December 2015 Paper III; June 2015 Paper III; July 2016 Paper III; September 2016 Paper III; January 2017 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 2024 - 3 September 2024, Shift II; June 2025 - 25 June 2025, 3-6 p.m..
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- Sterling, Christopher H., general editor. Encyclopedia of Journalism.
- University Grants Commission. UGC NET syllabus listing, Subject Code 63: Mass Communication and Journalism.
- Press Council of India. Norms of Journalistic Conduct.
- Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021.