Advertising And Marketing Communication — Part 1 MCQs with Explanations
Practice high-yield Mass Communication & Journalism MCQs on Advertising And Marketing Communication — Part 1 with worked academic solutions for CSS, PMS, PPSC, FPSC.
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Question 1 of 40
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Advertisement is a mass communication. It addresses the masses and it is a form of . . . . . . . . communication.
Correct Answer: Option B — non-personal
Detailed Academic Explanation:
non-personal is the correct answer to “Advertisement is a mass communication. It addresses the masses and it is a form of . . . . . . . . communication.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Advertising And Marketing Communication.
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Question 2 of 40
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. . . . . . . . is helpful in promotion of business by people and big industrialists who are promoting their goods and services through networking sites like Facebook, Twitter, etc.
Correct Answer: Option A — Social media
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Social media is the correct answer to “. . . . . . . . is helpful in promotion of business by people and big industrialists who are promoting their goods and services through networking sites like Facebook, Twitter, etc.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Advertising And Marketing Communication.
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Question 3 of 40
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If the price of the following product were increased, its demand would remain inelastic.
Correct Answer: Option B — Petrol
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Petrol is the correct answer to “If the price of the following product were increased, its demand would remain inelastic.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Advertising And Marketing Communication.
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Question 4 of 40
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Creation of advertisement by an advertising agency involves activities like
Correct Answer: Option D — all of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
all of the above is the correct answer to “Creation of advertisement by an advertising agency involves activities like”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Advertising And Marketing Communication.
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Question 5 of 40
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Which of the following is not a technique of demand forecasting?
Correct Answer: Option D — Chi-Square Analysis
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Chi-Square Analysis is the correct answer to “Which of the following is not a technique of demand forecasting”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Advertising And Marketing Communication.
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Question 6 of 40
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On 11 th March 1702, the first daily newspaper appeared in London called
Correct Answer: Option D — Daily Current
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Daily Current is the correct answer to “On 11 th March 1702, the first daily newspaper appeared in London called”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Advertising And Marketing Communication.
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Question 7 of 40
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Which of the follwing statements is false?
Correct Answer: Option D — Some knowledge is a part of short-term memory
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Some knowledge is a part of short-term memory is the correct answer to “Which of the follwing statements is false”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Advertising And Marketing Communication.
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Question 8 of 40
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What is the basic objective of merket segmentation?
Correct Answer: Option B — We want to define clearly such market niches as have similar characteristics and features
Detailed Academic Explanation:
We want to define clearly such market niches as have similar characteristics and features is the correct answer to “What is the basic objective of merket segmentation”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Advertising And Marketing Communication.
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Question 9 of 40
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If a firm advertises its own products in a magazine, this would be a/an
Correct Answer: Option A — direct advertising effort
Detailed Academic Explanation:
direct advertising effort is the correct answer to “If a firm advertises its own products in a magazine, this would be a/an”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Advertising And Marketing Communication.
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Question 10 of 40
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The second Press Commission was formed in
Correct Answer: Option B — 1967
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1967 is the correct answer to “The second Press Commission was formed in”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Advertising And Marketing Communication.
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Question 11 of 40
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Brand identity is followed by . . . . . . . ., which is a reflection of what marketers plan to send to the public.
Correct Answer: Option B — brand image
Detailed Academic Explanation:
brand image is the correct answer to “Brand identity is followed by . . . . . . . ., which is a reflection of what marketers plan to send to the public.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Advertising And Marketing Communication.
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Question 12 of 40
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Registrar of News Papers for India (RNI) started functioning in
Correct Answer: Option B — August, 1960
Detailed Academic Explanation:
August, 1960 is the correct answer to “Registrar of News Papers for India (RNI) started functioning in”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Advertising And Marketing Communication.
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Question 13 of 40
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Advertising for . . . . . . . . is not allowed.
Correct Answer: Option D — both A and C
Detailed Academic Explanation:
both A and C is the correct answer to “Advertising for . . . . . . . . is not allowed.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Advertising And Marketing Communication.
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Question 14 of 40
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What created the pressure world within Journalism?
Correct Answer: Option B — Telegraph
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Telegraph is the correct answer to “What created the pressure world within Journalism”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Advertising And Marketing Communication.
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Question 15 of 40
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To develop which of the following do large agencies often have higher staff strength?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “To develop which of the following do large agencies often have higher staff strength”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Advertising And Marketing Communication.
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Question 16 of 40
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There is a risk of client's resources getting wasted without proper
Correct Answer: Option C — advertising budget
Detailed Academic Explanation:
advertising budget is the correct answer to “There is a risk of client's resources getting wasted without proper”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Advertising And Marketing Communication.
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Question 17 of 40
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AIDA is created by Elmo Lewisin
Correct Answer: Option A — 1900
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1900 is the correct answer to “AIDA is created by Elmo Lewisin”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Advertising And Marketing Communication.
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Question 18 of 40
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Which of the following establishes relationship between clients and business entrepreneurs?
Correct Answer: Option B — Advertising agency
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Advertising agency is the correct answer to “Which of the following establishes relationship between clients and business entrepreneurs”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Advertising And Marketing Communication.
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Question 19 of 40
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Which of the following formls a process of advertising management?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “Which of the following formls a process of advertising management”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Advertising And Marketing Communication.
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Question 20 of 40
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Addressable media are used
Correct Answer: Option B — to deliver customised marketing message to identifiable prospects
Detailed Academic Explanation:
to deliver customised marketing message to identifiable prospects is the correct answer to “Addressable media are used”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Advertising And Marketing Communication.
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Question 21 of 40
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To introduce new products to world of consumers is the main goal of
Correct Answer: Option B — advertising
Detailed Academic Explanation:
advertising is the correct answer to “To introduce new products to world of consumers is the main goal of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Advertising And Marketing Communication.
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Question 22 of 40
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Which of the following is an example of product research?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “Which of the following is an example of product research”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Advertising And Marketing Communication.
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Question 23 of 40
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Match the following function of an advertising agency with their departments. List-I (Functions) List-II (Departments) a. Preparing an attractive copy for its clients and customers 1. Art Department b. Preparing layouts and visuals for the clients 2. Research Department c. Producing final advertisements for the markets 3. Copy Department d. Carrying out research and applying in different ways 4. Production Department
Correct Answer: Option D — a-3, b-1, c-4, d-2
Detailed Academic Explanation:
a-3, b-1, c-4, d-2 is the correct answer to “Match the following function of an advertising agency with their departments. List-I (Functions) List-II (Departments) a. Preparing an attractive copy for its clients and customers 1. Art Department b. Preparing layouts and visuals for the clients 2. Research Department c. Producing final advertisements for the markets 3. Copy Department d. Carrying out research and applying in different ways 4. Production Department”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Advertising And Marketing Communication.
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Question 24 of 40
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When was the Film & Television Institute of india set-up in Pune?
Correct Answer: Option B — 1961
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1961 is the correct answer to “When was the Film & Television Institute of india set-up in Pune”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Advertising And Marketing Communication.
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Question 25 of 40
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What is the chief message to be given to a laggard?
Correct Answer: Option B — Come out of your old Shell
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Come out of your old Shell is the correct answer to “What is the chief message to be given to a laggard”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Advertising And Marketing Communication.
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Question 26 of 40
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The best form of an advertisement is
Correct Answer: Option B — print media
Detailed Academic Explanation:
print media is the correct answer to “The best form of an advertisement is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Advertising And Marketing Communication.
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Question 27 of 40
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Catalogues, magazines, newspaper and invitations to organisation-sponsored events are associated with the marketing mix activity of . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option C — promotion
Detailed Academic Explanation:
promotion is the correct answer to “Catalogues, magazines, newspaper and invitations to organisation-sponsored events are associated with the marketing mix activity of . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Advertising And Marketing Communication.
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Question 28 of 40
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Understanding the different nuances of media is the role of a/an
Correct Answer: Option B — media planner
Detailed Academic Explanation:
media planner is the correct answer to “Understanding the different nuances of media is the role of a/an”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Advertising And Marketing Communication.
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Question 29 of 40
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The last stage of a PLC is
Correct Answer: Option B — decline
Detailed Academic Explanation:
decline is the correct answer to “The last stage of a PLC is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Advertising And Marketing Communication.
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Question 30 of 40
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The best advertisement is
Correct Answer: Option D — a satisfied customer
Detailed Academic Explanation:
a satisfied customer is the correct answer to “The best advertisement is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Advertising And Marketing Communication.
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Question 31 of 40
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Media research is a part of
Correct Answer: Option B — strategic advertising research
Detailed Academic Explanation:
strategic advertising research is the correct answer to “Media research is a part of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Advertising And Marketing Communication.
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Question 32 of 40
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By whom was the first advertising company founded?
Correct Answer: Option B — William Taylor
Detailed Academic Explanation:
William Taylor is the correct answer to “By whom was the first advertising company founded”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Advertising And Marketing Communication.
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Question 33 of 40
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Who among the followings was the chairman of the first Press Commission?
Correct Answer: Option B — Justice GS. Rajadhyaksha
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Justice GS. Rajadhyaksha is the correct answer to “Who among the followings was the chairman of the first Press Commission”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Advertising And Marketing Communication.
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Question 34 of 40
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Which of the following is not a part of the communication mix?
Correct Answer: Option C — Group Discussion
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Group Discussion is the correct answer to “Which of the following is not a part of the communication mix”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Advertising And Marketing Communication.
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Question 35 of 40
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Advertising involves dissemination of information about a product or service to induce people to take actions beneficial to
Correct Answer: Option A — advertiser
Detailed Academic Explanation:
advertiser is the correct answer to “Advertising involves dissemination of information about a product or service to induce people to take actions beneficial to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Advertising And Marketing Communication.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Advertising And Marketing Communication
Question 36 of 40
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It is difficult to evaluate the impact of advertising message, as there is no immediate and accurate . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option B — feedback mechanism
Detailed Academic Explanation:
feedback mechanism is the correct answer to “It is difficult to evaluate the impact of advertising message, as there is no immediate and accurate . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Advertising And Marketing Communication.
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Question 37 of 40
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With which film ended the silent era of Indian cinema?
Correct Answer: Option C — Alam Ara
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Alam Ara is the correct answer to “With which film ended the silent era of Indian cinema”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Advertising And Marketing Communication.
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Question 38 of 40
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Match the following descriptions of advertising campaigns with relevant terms. List-I (Descriptions) List-II (Terms) a. Finding out product demand, competitors, etc. 1. Research b. Knowledge of prospect buyers 2. Know the target audience c. Evaluation of expenses on factors like media presentations, paper work etc. 3. Setting the budget d. Planning of colours, graphics etc to be used in advertisement 4. Deciding a proper theme
Correct Answer: Option A — a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
Detailed Academic Explanation:
a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4 is the correct answer to “Match the following descriptions of advertising campaigns with relevant terms. List-I (Descriptions) List-II (Terms) a. Finding out product demand, competitors, etc. 1. Research b. Knowledge of prospect buyers 2. Know the target audience c. Evaluation of expenses on factors like media presentations, paper work etc. 3. Setting the budget d. Planning of colours, graphics etc to be used in advertisement 4. Deciding a proper theme”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Advertising And Marketing Communication.
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Question 39 of 40
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Match the following. List-I List-II a. Thomas J. Barratt 1. Les Crieries de Paris b. La Presse 2. Space broker c. Guillaume de la Villeneuve 3. Paid advertising d. Volney B. Palmer 4. Pears soap
Correct Answer: Option D — a-4, b-3, c-1, d-2
Detailed Academic Explanation:
a-4, b-3, c-1, d-2 is the correct answer to “Match the following. List-I List-II a. Thomas J. Barratt 1. Les Crieries de Paris b. La Presse 2. Space broker c. Guillaume de la Villeneuve 3. Paid advertising d. Volney B. Palmer 4. Pears soap”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Advertising And Marketing Communication.
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Question 40 of 40
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Brand assets include
Correct Answer: Option B — reputation, relevance and loyalty
Detailed Academic Explanation:
reputation, relevance and loyalty is the correct answer to “Brand assets include”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Advertising And Marketing Communication.
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💡Examiner's Advisory for Mass Communication & Journalism
In competitive commission exams (FPSC, PPSC, KPPSC, SPSC, CSS, PMS), questions are frequently phrased with distractor options designed to catch rote learners. Whenever you answer an MCQ, read the Detailed Academic Explanation and Conceptual Anchor to understand why the remaining options are incorrect.