Communication For Development And Social Change — Part 2 MCQs with Explanations
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Question 1 of 40
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Choose the correct pair?
Correct Answer: Option B — Bhavbhuts works ⟺ Vidarbha
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Bhavbhuts works ⟺ Vidarbha is the correct answer to “Choose the correct pair”. 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 2 of 40
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Who gave the concept of Swaraj?
Correct Answer: Option D — Mahatma Gandhi
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Mahatma Gandhi is the correct answer to “Who gave the concept of Swaraj”. 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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The first implementation exercise of the Package Programme Model was initiated in
Correct Answer: Option B — India (the IADP)
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India (the IADP) is the correct answer to “The first implementation exercise of the Package Programme Model was initiated in”. 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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Which theory of media effect was given the Joseph Kalpper?
Correct Answer: Option B — Limited effect Theory
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Limited effect Theory is the correct answer to “Which theory of media effect was given the Joseph Kalpper”. 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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Communication for Sustainable development is not
Correct Answer: Option C — neutral
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neutral is the correct answer to “Communication for Sustainable development is not”. 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 6 of 40
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BR Ambedkar worked for upliftment of
Correct Answer: Option D — both A and B
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both A and B is the correct answer to “BR Ambedkar worked for upliftment of”. 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 7 of 40
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Who were the great apologizes of the theory of liberation 1. John Stuart Mill 2. John Milton 3. John William
Correct Answer: Option A — 1 and 3
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1 and 3 is the correct answer to “Who were the great apologizes of the theory of liberation 1. John Stuart Mill 2. John Milton 3. John William”. 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 8 of 40
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Fundamental goal of all targeted communication requires that
Correct Answer: Option D — all of the above
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all of the above is the correct answer to “Fundamental goal of all targeted communication requires that”. 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 9 of 40
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What made Swami Vivekananda a social reformer?
Correct Answer: Option C — Both of these
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both of these is the correct answer to “What made Swami Vivekananda a social reformer”. 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 10 of 40
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Choose the incorrect pair?
Correct Answer: Option D — None of these
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None of these is the correct answer to “Choose the incorrect pair”. 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 11 of 40
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The communication flow in 'The Dominant Paradigm' was
Correct Answer: Option A — one-way, top-down vertical communication
Detailed Academic Explanation:
one-way, top-down vertical communication is the correct answer to “The communication flow in 'The Dominant Paradigm' was”. 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 12 of 40
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East India Company introduced censor-ship for the first time in
Correct Answer: Option D — 1795
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1795 is the correct answer to “East India Company introduced censor-ship for the first time in”. 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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. . . . . . . . is the important concern of all social reform.
Correct Answer: Option C — Marginalised sections
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Marginalised sections is the correct answer to “. . . . . . . . is the important concern of all social reform.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Communication For Development And Social Change.
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Question 14 of 40
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Name the model of communication development that resulted from an extension of agricultural practices exported to the developing countries
Correct Answer: Option B — the innovation dissemination model
Detailed Academic Explanation:
the innovation dissemination model is the correct answer to “Name the model of communication development that resulted from an extension of agricultural practices exported to the developing countries”. 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 15 of 40
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The Aviral Ganga Raksha Samjhanta Act was introduced in
Correct Answer: Option A — 1916
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1916 is the correct answer to “The Aviral Ganga Raksha Samjhanta Act was introduced in”. 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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In which year Registrar of Newspapers for India came into being?
Correct Answer: Option B — 1956
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1956 is the correct answer to “In which year Registrar of Newspapers for India came into being”. 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 17 of 40
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Which of the following is not an attribute of integral humanism?
Correct Answer: Option A — Science
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Science is the correct answer to “Which of the following is not an attribute of integral humanism”. 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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Baba Amte founded a hospital in Anandvan on . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option C — 15th August
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15th August is the correct answer to “Baba Amte founded a hospital in Anandvan on . . . . . . . .”. 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 19 of 40
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Media functions as . . . . . . . . to bring reforms.
Correct Answer: Option A — educator
Detailed Academic Explanation:
educator is the correct answer to “Media functions as . . . . . . . . to bring reforms.”. 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 20 of 40
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The Dominant Paradigm is a
Correct Answer: Option A — linear transmission model of effects
Detailed Academic Explanation:
linear transmission model of effects is the correct answer to “The Dominant Paradigm is a”. 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 21 of 40
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A global communication system implies
Correct Answer: Option D — all of the above
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all of the above is the correct answer to “A global communication system implies”. 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 22 of 40
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Which of the following does not include media?
Correct Answer: Option D — None of these
Detailed Academic Explanation:
None of these is the correct answer to “Which of the following does not include media”. 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 23 of 40
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According to the concepts given by Denis Mcquail, technology
Correct Answer: Option B — is mediated through a relevant institution and as such, it does not affect the culture directly
Detailed Academic Explanation:
is mediated through a relevant institution and as such, it does not affect the culture directly is the correct answer to “According to the concepts given by Denis Mcquail, technology”. 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 24 of 40
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The Act that appropriates widow remarriage came out in
Correct Answer: Option B — 1856
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1856 is the correct answer to “The Act that appropriates widow remarriage came out in”. 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 25 of 40
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Indian social reform is summarised as
Correct Answer: Option D — all of these
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all of these is the correct answer to “Indian social reform is summarised as”. 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 26 of 40
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The National Environment Awareness Campaign was formed/launched in
Correct Answer: Option A — 1986
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1986 is the correct answer to “The National Environment Awareness Campaign was formed/launched in”. 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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. . . . . . . . is the transformation of all assets of a society into corporates.
Correct Answer: Option A — Corporatisation
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Corporatisation is the correct answer to “. . . . . . . . is the transformation of all assets of a society into corporates.”. 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 28 of 40
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What created the pressure on world within Journalism?
Correct Answer: Option B — Telegraph
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Telegraph is the correct answer to “What created the pressure on world within Journalism”. 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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Which of the following was considered as 'Gagging Act'?
Correct Answer: Option C — Vernacular Press Act
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Vernacular Press Act is the correct answer to “Which of the following was considered as 'Gagging Act'”. 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 30 of 40
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The second stage consisted of a series of "Relations" published in the forms of
Correct Answer: Option C — Coranto
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Coranto is the correct answer to “The second stage consisted of a series of "Relations" published in the forms of”. 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 31 of 40
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. . . . . . . . was formed by Phule.
Correct Answer: Option B — Satyashodhak Samaj
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Satyashodhak Samaj is the correct answer to “. . . . . . . . was formed by Phule.”. 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 32 of 40
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Motion which enables a member to draw the attention of the government to development of public importance?
Correct Answer: Option C — Call Attention Motion
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Call Attention Motion is the correct answer to “Motion which enables a member to draw the attention of the government to development of public importance”. 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 33 of 40
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In which year was the Universal Declaration of Human Rights approved by the UN?
Correct Answer: Option C — 1948
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1948 is the correct answer to “In which year was the Universal Declaration of Human Rights approved by the UN”. 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 34 of 40
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The mass media cannot
Correct Answer: Option D — effect deep-rooted changes in a short period
Detailed Academic Explanation:
effect deep-rooted changes in a short period is the correct answer to “The mass media cannot”. 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 35 of 40
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The most Significant reform by Raja Rammohun Roy . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option A — emancipation from Sati
Detailed Academic Explanation:
emancipation from Sati is the correct answer to “The most Significant reform by Raja Rammohun Roy . . . . . . . .”. 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 36 of 40
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Which of the following was set by Gandhiji for removal of untouchability?
Correct Answer: Option C — Harijan Sevak Samaj
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Harijan Sevak Samaj is the correct answer to “Which of the following was set by Gandhiji for removal of untouchability”. 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 37 of 40
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Kristodas Pal was the editor of
Correct Answer: Option B — Hindu
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Hindu is the correct answer to “Kristodas Pal was the editor of”. 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 38 of 40
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Caste system was based on
Correct Answer: Option A — heredity
Detailed Academic Explanation:
heredity is the correct answer to “Caste system was based on”. 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 39 of 40
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Who opened the telegraph office at Achen in Holland?
Correct Answer: Option C — Reuter
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Reuter is the correct answer to “Who opened the telegraph office at Achen in Holland”. 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 40 of 40
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During the days of the British Raj, the Colonial forces effected cultural change in India. During the modern era, the communication revolution is also changing our culture arid value system. What is the difference between these two kinds of change?
Correct Answer: Option C — During the rule of the British, change was effected perforce, but today, we are voluntarily using communication technologies and gadgets to effect cultural change
Detailed Academic Explanation:
During the rule of the British, change was effected perforce, but today, we are voluntarily using communication technologies and gadgets to effect cultural change is the correct answer to “During the days of the British Raj, the Colonial forces effected cultural change in India. During the modern era, the communication revolution is also changing our culture arid value system. What is the difference between these two kinds of change”. 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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