Film and Visual Communication

Cinematography and camera

26 Previous Year Questions from 2006–2025 · answers and explanations included

Visual recall · Camera choices

Shot size→angle→lens→movement→lighting

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26 of 26 questions
Question 1 of 26Original Question No.: 6Asked in: December 2006 Paper II

The size of the camera lens opening is measured in terms of:

  1. F - stops
  2. Light codes
  3. Hertz
  4. Neutral density 4
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A. F - stops

The keyed response is option 1, “F - stops”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this cinematography and camera question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 2 of 26Original Question No.: 8Asked in: June 2006 Paper II

What indicates the size of the aperture opening on a camera?

  1. Auto Focus
  2. F- stop
  3. Shutter
  4. Viewfinder
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B. F- stop

The keyed response is option 2, “F- stop”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this cinematography and camera question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 3 of 26Original Question No.: 29Asked in: June 2008 Paper II

Assertion (A): Visual emphasis is directly related to the size of the subject in the shot. A close-up, by definition, excludes all other picture elements except the principal subject from the viewer’s attention. Reason (R): As the shot widens out to include more of the principal subject and less of the background area, the principal subject becomes physically reduced and shares the video space with other elements in the shot.

  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
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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.

Question 4 of 26Original Question No.: 14Asked in: December 2009 Paper II

Identify the shot that is not frequently used in Television.

  1. Close-up
  2. Extreme close-up
  3. Long shot
  4. Mid shot
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C. Long shot

The keyed response is option 3, “Long shot”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this cinematography and camera question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 5 of 26Original Question No.: 15Asked in: December 2010 Paper II

The lead room is the space given

  1. above an object
  2. behind an object
  3. in front of an object
  4. by the sides of an object
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C. in front of an object

The keyed response is option 3, “in front of an object”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this cinematography and camera question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 6 of 26Original Question No.: 30Asked in: December 2011 Paper II

Identify the logical sequence of the flow of shots used in video or film shooting:

  1. Long shot – Close up – Mid shot – Extreme Close up
  2. Long shot – Close up – Extreme Close up – Mid shot
  3. Long shot – Mid shot – Extreme Close up – Close up
  4. Long shot – Mid shot – Close up – Extreme Close up
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D. Long shot – Mid shot – Close up – Extreme Close up

Option 4 gives the keyed pairing or order: Long shot – Mid shot – Close up – Extreme Close up. Reconstruct the dates or associations in cinematography and camera before comparing the four sequences.

Question 7 of 26Original Question No.: 52Asked in: June 2012 Paper III

Assertion (A): With exposure to global media, the organic model of development is lost sight of. Reason (R): Western values and consumerism have taken over the mindset of common people exposed to Western culture through 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.
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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.

Question 8 of 26Original Question No.: 40Asked in: December 2013 Paper III

A canted shot is also referred to as

  1. Dangled angle
  2. Dutch angle
  3. Over shot
  4. Clear shot
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B. Dutch angle

The keyed response is option 2, “Dutch angle”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this cinematography and camera question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 9 of 26Original Question No.: 42Asked in: June 2014 Paper III

In camera, depth of field is independent of

  1. focal length of the lens
  2. aperture
  3. camera position
  4. shutter speed
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D. shutter speed

The keyed response is option 4, “shutter speed”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this cinematography and camera question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 10 of 26Original Question No.: 64Asked in: June 2014 Paper III

Identify the correct sequence of the following:

  1. Linotype, Monotype, Photocomposition, DTP
  2. Monotype, Linotype, DTP, Photocomposition
  3. DTP, Photocomposition, Monotype, Linotype
  4. Photocomposition, Linotype, Monotype, DTP
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A. Linotype, Monotype, Photocomposition, DTP

Option 1 gives the keyed pairing or order: Linotype, Monotype, Photocomposition, DTP. Reconstruct the dates or associations in cinematography and camera before comparing the four sequences.

Question 11 of 26Original Question No.: 36Asked in: September 2016 Paper III

If the camera cannot be placed away enough to include everything in the scene, change the lens to one with a

  1. Lower ‘f’ rating
  2. Higher ‘f’ rating
  3. Longer focal length
  4. Shorter focal length
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D. Shorter focal length

The keyed response is option 4, “Shorter focal length”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this cinematography and camera question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 12 of 26Original Question No.: 42Asked in: January 2017 Paper III

What should always be considered while filming a shot?

  1. Battery power
  2. Shot list
  3. Sound
  4. Rule of thirds
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D. Rule of thirds

The keyed response is option 4, “Rule of thirds”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this cinematography and camera question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 13 of 26Original Question No.: 73Asked in: January 2017 Paper III

How is celebrity news changing in the face of new news outlets?

  1. Less talented celebrities seek media exposure
  2. Increase in media freedom
  3. Increase in audiences’ preferences
  4. Emergence of new rules for talent hunt
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A. Less talented celebrities seek media exposure

The keyed response is option 1, “Less talented celebrities seek media exposure”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this cinematography and camera question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 14 of 26Original Question No.: 52Asked in: July 2018 Paper II

The total amount of light that is captured by a camera is known as:

  1. Aperture
  2. Shutter speed
  3. Focus
  4. Exposure
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D. Exposure

The keyed response is option 4, “Exposure”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this cinematography and camera question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 15 of 26Original Question No.: 55Asked in: July 2018 Paper II

Which part of the camera indicates the field of view that is seen by the camera lens?

  1. Camera body
  2. LCD display
  3. Lens
  4. Viewfinder
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D. Viewfinder

The keyed response is option 4, “Viewfinder”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this cinematography and camera question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 16 of 26Original Question No.: 56Asked in: July 2018 Paper II

What will be the depth of field if the subject will be in focus?

  1. Deeper Depth of Field
  2. ISO
  3. Shallow Depth of Field
  4. Aperture
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C. Shallow Depth of Field

The keyed response is option 3, “Shallow Depth of Field”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this cinematography and camera question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 17 of 26Original Question No.: 57Asked in: July 2018 Paper II

A photograph, movie or video taken at close range and showing the subject on a large scale is known as:

  1. Landscape
  2. Close up
  3. Portrait
  4. Long-shot
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B. Close up

The keyed response is option 2, “Close up”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this cinematography and camera question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 18 of 26Original Question No.: 62Asked in: June 2020 cycle - 24 September 2020, Shift II

Which of the following are the rules of composition in photography? A. Rule of thirds B. Sunny 16 Rule C. Golden Ratio D. Rule of odds E. 30 Degree Rule F. Looney II Rule Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. A, Cand D only
  2. A, B and C only
  3. B, D and F only
  4. A, Eand F only
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A. A, Cand D only

The keyed response is option 1, “A, Cand D only”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this cinematography and camera question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 19 of 26Original Question No.: 64Asked in: December 2023 - 13 December 2023, Shift II

Which of these films directed by Shekhar Kapoor? A. Kalyug B. Mr. India C. Junoon D. Bandit Queen E. Bhumika Choose the most appropriate answer from the option given below

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

The keyed response is option 4, “Band D Only”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this cinematography and camera question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 20 of 26Original Question No.: 18Asked in: June 2024 - 3 September 2024, Shift II

Who invented the term mise-en-shot?

  1. Griffith
  2. Pudovkin
  3. Orson Welles
  4. Sergei M. Eisenstein
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D. Sergei M. Eisenstein

The keyed response is option 4, “Sergei M. Eisenstein”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this cinematography and camera question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 21 of 26Original Question No.: 19Asked in: June 2024 - 3 September 2024, Shift II

In a "Master Scene" script.

  1. Allaction and dialogue in an entire sequence is presented but camera angles are not indicated.
  2. All action and dialogue in an entire sequence is presented along with camera angles.
  3. Few action and dialogue in an entire sequence is presented along with camera angles,
  4. Few action and dialogue in an entire sequence is presented but camera angles are not indicated,
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A. Allaction and dialogue in an entire sequence is presented but camera angles are not indicated.

The keyed response is option 1, “Allaction and dialogue in an entire sequence is presented but camera angles are not indicated.”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this cinematography and camera question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 22 of 26Original Question No.: 48Asked in: June 2024 - 3 September 2024, Shift II

Arrange the following stages sequentially from beginning to end-according to the transmission model of news learning. (A) Learning (B) News Item Display (C) Actual Exposure (D) Comprehension (E) Probability of Item Processing Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. (C), (B), (A), (D), (E)
  2. (B), (A), (C), (D), (E)
  3. (B), (D), (A), (E), (C)
  4. (B), (C), (E), (D), (A)
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D. (B), (C), (E), (D), (A)

Option 4 gives the keyed pairing or order: (B), (C), (E), (D), (A). Reconstruct the dates or associations in cinematography and camera before comparing the four sequences.

Question 23 of 26Original Question No.: 57Asked in: June 2024 - 3 September 2024, Shift II

Which combination is correct with respect to Depth of Field in Photography? (A) The size of an aperture (B) The distance of the camera from the subject (C) The Focal length of the lens (D) The ISO (E) The shutter speed Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. (A), (B) and (C) only
  2. (B), (C) and (D) only
  3. (©), (D) and (E) only
  4. (D), (E) and (A) only
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A. (A), (B) and (C) only

The keyed response is option 1, “(A), (B) and (C) only”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this cinematography and camera question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 24 of 26Original Question No.: 59Asked in: June 2024 - 3 September 2024, Shift II

Which statements are correct with respect to photography? (A) The shutter controls the amount of light by the length of time it remains open. (B) The fast shutter speed can freeze a motion. (C) The aperture doesn't control the amount of light. (D) The aperture doesn't control Depth of field. (E) There is only type of shutter. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. (C) and (D) only
  2. (D) and (E) only
  3. (A) and (B) only
  4. (A) and (D) only
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C. (A) and (B) only

The keyed response is option 3, “(A) and (B) only”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this cinematography and camera question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

Question 25 of 26Original Question No.: 68Asked in: June 2025 - 25 June 2025, 3-6 p.m.

Arrange the following events relating to development of TV in India in order of their launching beginning from the first: A. Introduction of 1st Hindi News Bulletin B. Introduction of Krishi Darshan C. Color Television Transmission D. Introduction of the first Soap Opera, (Hum Log) E. SITE Programmes Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

Option 2 gives the keyed pairing or order: A, B, E, C, D. Reconstruct the dates or associations in cinematography and camera before comparing the four sequences.

Question 26 of 26Original Question No.: 69Asked in: June 2025 - 25 June 2025, 3-6 p.m.

t9 Which option from the following is used to adjust a camera's black level, white level and gamma?

  1. Colour grading
  2. Colour correction
  3. Exposure compensation
  4. Camera calibration
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D. Camera calibration

The keyed response is option 4, “Camera calibration”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this cinematography and camera question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.

References

  1. Question papers and answer keys: UGC NET Mass Communication and Journalism — December 2006 Paper II; June 2006 Paper II; June 2008 Paper II; December 2009 Paper II; December 2010 Paper II; December 2011 Paper II; June 2012 Paper III; December 2013 Paper III; June 2014 Paper III; September 2016 Paper III; January 2017 Paper III; July 2018 Paper II; June 2020 cycle - 24 September 2020, Shift II; December 2023 - 13 December 2023, Shift II; June 2024 - 3 September 2024, Shift II; June 2025 - 25 June 2025, 3-6 p.m..
  2. Langford, Michael. Basic Photography. 7th ed.
  3. Bordwell, David, and Kristin Thompson. Film Art: An Introduction.
  4. Saran, Renu. History of Indian Cinema.
  5. Thompson, Roy, and Christopher J. Bowen. Grammar of the Edit. 2nd ed.
  6. University Grants Commission. UGC NET syllabus listing, Subject Code 63: Mass Communication and Journalism.