Communication For Development And Social Change — Part 1 MCQs with Explanations
Practice high-yield Mass Communication & Journalism MCQs on Communication For Development And Social Change — Part 1 with worked academic solutions for CSS, PMS, PPSC, FPSC.
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Question 1 of 40
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Mass communication deals with the . . . . . . . . of conveying or transmitting messages to masses.
Correct Answer: Option A — procedure
Detailed Academic Explanation:
procedure is the correct answer to “Mass communication deals with the . . . . . . . . of conveying or transmitting messages to masses.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Communication For Development And Social Change.
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Question 2 of 40
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Journalism deals with . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option D — all of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
all of the above is the correct answer to “Journalism deals with . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Communication For Development And Social Change.
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Question 3 of 40
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Main types of communication are
Correct Answer: Option D — all of the above
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all of the above is the correct answer to “Main types of communication are”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Communication For Development And Social Change.
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Question 4 of 40
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Communication has been defined as
Correct Answer: Option D — all of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
all of the above is the correct answer to “Communication has been defined as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Communication For Development And Social Change.
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Question 5 of 40
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Propaganda is based on . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option B — only one sided view point
Detailed Academic Explanation:
only one sided view point is the correct answer to “Propaganda is based on . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Communication For Development And Social Change.
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Question 6 of 40
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The book 'The Elements of Journalism' has been written by . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option A — Bill Kovatch Tom Rosenstiel
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Bill Kovatch Tom Rosenstiel is the correct answer to “The book 'The Elements of Journalism' has been written by . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Communication For Development And Social Change.
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Question 7 of 40
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Development communication is a communication used to enable . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option B — social development
Detailed Academic Explanation:
social development is the correct answer to “Development communication is a communication used to enable . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Communication For Development And Social Change.
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Question 8 of 40
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Which of the following is a part of the audio medium?
Correct Answer: Option A — Radio
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Radio is the correct answer to “Which of the following is a part of the audio medium”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Communication For Development And Social Change.
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Question 9 of 40
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The modernisation paradigm arose soon after which war?
Correct Answer: Option B — World War II
Detailed Academic Explanation:
World War II is the correct answer to “The modernisation paradigm arose soon after which war”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Communication For Development And Social Change.
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Question 10 of 40
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Development communication promotes reformation exchange to create positive social change via
Correct Answer: Option C — sustainable development
Detailed Academic Explanation:
sustainable development is the correct answer to “Development communication promotes reformation exchange to create positive social change via”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Communication For Development And Social Change.
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Question 11 of 40
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Medium of mass campaign includes
Correct Answer: Option C — digital media
Detailed Academic Explanation:
digital media is the correct answer to “Medium of mass campaign includes”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Communication For Development And Social Change.
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Question 12 of 40
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Which of the following is separate from the government?
Correct Answer: Option A — Non-state Actors
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Non-state Actors is the correct answer to “Which of the following is separate from the government”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Communication For Development And Social Change.
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Question 13 of 40
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"Development communication is the art and science of human communication, applied to the speedy transformation of a country and the mass of its people from poverty to a dynamic state of economic growth to achieve greater social equality and larger fulfillment of human potential."
Correct Answer: Option A — Nora Cruz Quebral in 1917
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Nora Cruz Quebral in 1917 is the correct answer to “"Development communication is the art and science of human communication, applied to the speedy transformation of a country and the mass of its people from poverty to a dynamic state of economic growth to achieve greater social equality and larger fulfillment of human potential."”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Communication For Development And Social Change.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Communication For Development And Social Change
Question 14 of 40
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Effective communication facilitates development in . . . . . . . . spheres.
Correct Answer: Option D — all of these
Detailed Academic Explanation:
all of these is the correct answer to “Effective communication facilitates development in . . . . . . . . spheres.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Communication For Development And Social Change.
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Question 15 of 40
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Development communication refers to . . . . . . . . programmes on issues related to development.
Correct Answer: Option D — all of these
Detailed Academic Explanation:
all of these is the correct answer to “Development communication refers to . . . . . . . . programmes on issues related to development.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Communication For Development And Social Change.
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Question 16 of 40
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Match the following. List-I List-II a. Kashmir 1. Mahakavyas b. Ujjaini 2. Gita govinda c. Bengal 3. Sangam literature d. South Indian region 4. Rajatarangni
Correct Answer: Option A — a-1, b-2, c-4, d-3
Detailed Academic Explanation:
a-1, b-2, c-4, d-3 is the correct answer to “Match the following. List-I List-II a. Kashmir 1. Mahakavyas b. Ujjaini 2. Gita govinda c. Bengal 3. Sangam literature d. South Indian region 4. Rajatarangni”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Communication For Development And Social Change.
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Question 17 of 40
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According to which theory of media "the media area means of mental production of the ideology"?
Correct Answer: Option A — Soviet Media Theory
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Soviet Media Theory is the correct answer to “According to which theory of media "the media area means of mental production of the ideology"”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Communication For Development And Social Change.
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Question 18 of 40
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According to the Global Village concept of Marshall McLuhan
Correct Answer: Option B — electronic (electric) technologies can maintain person-to-person relations
Detailed Academic Explanation:
electronic (electric) technologies can maintain person-to-person relations is the correct answer to “According to the Global Village concept of Marshall McLuhan”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Communication For Development And Social Change.
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Question 19 of 40
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What was the most important initiative taken by Swami Vivekananda?
Correct Answer: Option B — Revival of true Hinduism
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Revival of true Hinduism is the correct answer to “What was the most important initiative taken by Swami Vivekananda”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Communication For Development And Social Change.
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Question 20 of 40
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Internationalisation of the media has led to
Correct Answer: Option B — homogenisation of cultures
Detailed Academic Explanation:
homogenisation of cultures is the correct answer to “Internationalisation of the media has led to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Communication For Development And Social Change.
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Question 21 of 40
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Which of the following is not a glaring feature of mass culture?
Correct Answer: Option D — Non-commercial
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Non-commercial is the correct answer to “Which of the following is not a glaring feature of mass culture”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Communication For Development And Social Change.
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Question 22 of 40
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Communication for sustainable development focuses on
Correct Answer: Option A — transformative learning
Detailed Academic Explanation:
transformative learning is the correct answer to “Communication for sustainable development focuses on”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Communication For Development And Social Change.
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Question 23 of 40
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Which theory is based on the need for local and community participation in media and news production?
Correct Answer: Option B — Social Responsibility Theory
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Social Responsibility Theory is the correct answer to “Which theory is based on the need for local and community participation in media and news production”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Communication For Development And Social Change.
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Question 24 of 40
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Constitution Amendment Bill requires the support of how many members of the Lok Sabha actually present and voting?
Correct Answer: Option C — Two-third
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Two-third is the correct answer to “Constitution Amendment Bill requires the support of how many members of the Lok Sabha actually present and voting”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Communication For Development And Social Change.
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Question 25 of 40
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Tell the name of the inventor, who in the year of 1843 developed the first version of the rotary press?
Correct Answer: Option B — Richard Hoe
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Richard Hoe is the correct answer to “Tell the name of the inventor, who in the year of 1843 developed the first version of the rotary press”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Communication For Development And Social Change.
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Question 26 of 40
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Who, among the following, is not a researcher in the field of development communication?
Correct Answer: Option D — Keith Davis
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Keith Davis is the correct answer to “Who, among the following, is not a researcher in the field of development communication”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Communication For Development And Social Change.
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Question 27 of 40
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Unity in Diversity' includes the following elements
Correct Answer: Option D — all of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
all of the above is the correct answer to “Unity in Diversity' includes the following elements”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Communication For Development And Social Change.
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Question 28 of 40
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India's first museum of Radio and Television located at
Correct Answer: Option A — New Delhi
Detailed Academic Explanation:
New Delhi is the correct answer to “India's first museum of Radio and Television located at”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Communication For Development And Social Change.
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Question 29 of 40
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In which journal did Raja Rammohun Roy write articles against evil practices?
Correct Answer: Option C — Sambad Kaumudi
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Sambad Kaumudi is the correct answer to “In which journal did Raja Rammohun Roy write articles against evil practices”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Communication For Development And Social Change.
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Question 30 of 40
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Several researchers have insisted that India re-adopt the old traditional media and folk art forms to retain her cultural identity. How can that be possible, given that the western media and software are ruling the TV and cinema worlds?
Correct Answer: Option C — Promote traditional media channels so that only traditional folk art forms are highlighted through them
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Promote traditional media channels so that only traditional folk art forms are highlighted through them is the correct answer to “Several researchers have insisted that India re-adopt the old traditional media and folk art forms to retain her cultural identity. How can that be possible, given that the western media and software are ruling the TV and cinema worlds”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Communication For Development And Social Change.
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Question 31 of 40
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The Company Act was implemented in
Correct Answer: Option D — 2014
Detailed Academic Explanation:
2014 is the correct answer to “The Company Act was implemented in”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Communication For Development And Social Change.
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Question 32 of 40
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'The age of high mass consumption' was given by
Correct Answer: Option B — Walt Rostow
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Walt Rostow is the correct answer to “'The age of high mass consumption' was given by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Communication For Development And Social Change.
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Question 33 of 40
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Deen Dayal Upadhyay propagated
Correct Answer: Option B — humanism
Detailed Academic Explanation:
humanism is the correct answer to “Deen Dayal Upadhyay propagated”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Communication For Development And Social Change.
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Question 34 of 40
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First Indian Company to raise money in global markets with GDR issues is
Correct Answer: Option C — Reliance
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Reliance is the correct answer to “First Indian Company to raise money in global markets with GDR issues is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Communication For Development And Social Change.
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Question 35 of 40
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The author of "Communication and Social Development of India" was
Correct Answer: Option B — B. Kuppuswamy
Detailed Academic Explanation:
B. Kuppuswamy is the correct answer to “The author of "Communication and Social Development of India" was”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Communication For Development And Social Change.
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Question 36 of 40
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Which of the following supported the Satyashodhak Samaj?
Correct Answer: Option D — Deshbandhu
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Deshbandhu is the correct answer to “Which of the following supported the Satyashodhak Samaj”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Communication For Development And Social Change.
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Question 37 of 40
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The 'diffusion theory' in the context of development was given by
Correct Answer: Option A — Everett Rogers
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Everett Rogers is the correct answer to “The 'diffusion theory' in the context of development was given by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Communication For Development And Social Change.
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Question 38 of 40
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Social reform aim at the mission of . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option D — all of these
Detailed Academic Explanation:
all of these is the correct answer to “Social reform aim at the mission of . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Communication For Development And Social Change.
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Question 39 of 40
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In a public sphere, people
Correct Answer: Option D — all of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
all of the above is the correct answer to “In a public sphere, people”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Communication For Development And Social Change.
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Question 40 of 40
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Ram Manohar Lohia blamed . . . . . . . . for caste divisions.
Correct Answer: Option C — British administration
Detailed Academic Explanation:
British administration is the correct answer to “Ram Manohar Lohia blamed . . . . . . . . for caste divisions.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Communication For Development And Social Change.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Communication For Development And Social Change
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