Film And Visual Communication — Part 2 MCQs with Explanations
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Question 1 of 40
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Shree Pundalik was the first film screened in India by
Correct Answer: Option B — Dadasaheb Torne
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Dadasaheb Torne is the correct answer to “Shree Pundalik was the first film screened in India by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Film And Visual Communication.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Film And Visual Communication
Question 2 of 40
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It would not be recommended to use a digital CAS if the number of subscribers of a cable TV operator is
Correct Answer: Option D — 2,00,000 or less
Detailed Academic Explanation:
2,00,000 or less is the correct answer to “It would not be recommended to use a digital CAS if the number of subscribers of a cable TV operator is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Film And Visual Communication.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Film And Visual Communication
Question 3 of 40
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Consider the following statements and select the correct one: 1. In 1934, Hindi film songs began to be recorded an gramophones and later played on radio channels. 2. Epic are often more spectacular, lavish version of a biopic film. 3. The characters in melodrama are easily recognisable by their moral or social commitment to a cause.
Correct Answer: Option D — All of these
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of these is the correct answer to “Consider the following statements and select the correct one: 1. In 1934, Hindi film songs began to be recorded an gramophones and later played on radio channels. 2. Epic are often more spectacular, lavish version of a biopic film. 3. The characters in melodrama are easily recognisable by their moral or social commitment to a cause.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Film And Visual Communication.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Film And Visual Communication
Question 4 of 40
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Radio affects the mind of the . . . . . . . . Whereas TV affects the minds of the . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option B — individual; group
Detailed Academic Explanation:
individual; group is the correct answer to “Radio affects the mind of the . . . . . . . . Whereas TV affects the minds of the . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Film And Visual Communication.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Film And Visual Communication
Question 5 of 40
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Match the following. List-I (Directors) List-II (Movie) a. Charulata 1. Bimal Roy b. Subbarna Rekha 2. Satyajit Ray c. Saheb Bibi Ghulam 3. Ritwik Ghatak d. Prem Patra 4. Guru Dutt
Correct Answer: Option B — a-2, b-3, c-4, d-1
Detailed Academic Explanation:
a-2, b-3, c-4, d-1 is the correct answer to “Match the following. List-I (Directors) List-II (Movie) a. Charulata 1. Bimal Roy b. Subbarna Rekha 2. Satyajit Ray c. Saheb Bibi Ghulam 3. Ritwik Ghatak d. Prem Patra 4. Guru Dutt”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Film And Visual Communication.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Film And Visual Communication
Question 6 of 40
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Which of the following is not a peripheral of the computer?
Correct Answer: Option D — SD RAM
Detailed Academic Explanation:
SD RAM is the correct answer to “Which of the following is not a peripheral of the computer”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Film And Visual Communication.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Film And Visual Communication
Question 7 of 40
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Which of the following is not an advantage of the digital set-top box?
Correct Answer: Option A — It cannot be upgraded
Detailed Academic Explanation:
It cannot be upgraded is the correct answer to “Which of the following is not an advantage of the digital set-top box”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Film And Visual Communication.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Film And Visual Communication
Question 8 of 40
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Microphone is a hi-fi instrument. Here 'fl' means
Correct Answer: Option C — fidelity
Detailed Academic Explanation:
fidelity is the correct answer to “Microphone is a hi-fi instrument. Here 'fl' means”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Film And Visual Communication.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Film And Visual Communication
Question 9 of 40
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Who was the director of social epic film Mother India (1957)?
Correct Answer: Option A — Meboob Khan
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Meboob Khan is the correct answer to “Who was the director of social epic film Mother India (1957)”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Film And Visual Communication.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Film And Visual Communication
Question 10 of 40
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A daily record covering all periodical publications providing such information is called
Correct Answer: Option B — journal
Detailed Academic Explanation:
journal is the correct answer to “A daily record covering all periodical publications providing such information is called”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Film And Visual Communication.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Film And Visual Communication
Question 11 of 40
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All the channels of DD switched to the digital transmission mode from
Correct Answer: Option B — January, 2004
Detailed Academic Explanation:
January, 2004 is the correct answer to “All the channels of DD switched to the digital transmission mode from”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Film And Visual Communication.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Film And Visual Communication
Question 12 of 40
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Match the following. List-I (Rasa) List-II (Presiding Deity) a. Karuna Rasa 1. Indra b. Veera Rasa 2. Yama c. Shringara Rasa 3. Brahma d. Adbhuta Rasa 4. Vishnu
Correct Answer: Option A — a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3
Detailed Academic Explanation:
a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3 is the correct answer to “Match the following. List-I (Rasa) List-II (Presiding Deity) a. Karuna Rasa 1. Indra b. Veera Rasa 2. Yama c. Shringara Rasa 3. Brahma d. Adbhuta Rasa 4. Vishnu”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Film And Visual Communication.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Film And Visual Communication
Question 13 of 40
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Which of the Indian agency was a subsidiary of the Reuters?
Correct Answer: Option B — API
Detailed Academic Explanation:
API is the correct answer to “Which of the Indian agency was a subsidiary of the Reuters”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Film And Visual Communication.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Film And Visual Communication
Question 14 of 40
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The pitch of footpath was taken to the TV studio by Ron Popeil. Now, it has been taken to
Correct Answer: Option B — Internet web sites
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Internet web sites is the correct answer to “The pitch of footpath was taken to the TV studio by Ron Popeil. Now, it has been taken to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Film And Visual Communication.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Film And Visual Communication
Question 15 of 40
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Which news agency was founded in U.S.A. in 1907?
Correct Answer: Option C — UPI
Detailed Academic Explanation:
UPI is the correct answer to “Which news agency was founded in U.S.A. in 1907”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Film And Visual Communication.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Film And Visual Communication
Question 16 of 40
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The 'Dhvani theory' was first propounded by . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option B — Anandavardhana
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Anandavardhana is the correct answer to “The 'Dhvani theory' was first propounded by . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Film And Visual Communication.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Film And Visual Communication
Question 17 of 40
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Which of the following would take minimum attention of a person while he is at work?
Correct Answer: Option C — A book
Detailed Academic Explanation:
A book is the correct answer to “Which of the following would take minimum attention of a person while he is at work”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Film And Visual Communication.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Film And Visual Communication
Question 18 of 40
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The liberalisation led to the emergence of . . . . . . . . in Indian cinema.
Correct Answer: Option A — pop culture
Detailed Academic Explanation:
pop culture is the correct answer to “The liberalisation led to the emergence of . . . . . . . . in Indian cinema.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Film And Visual Communication.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Film And Visual Communication
Question 19 of 40
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Consider the following statements and select the correct one: 1. Historical fiction is a story takes place in the real world, with real world people, but with several fictionalised or dramatised elements. 2. During the First World War, foreign films were not allowed into Germany. 3. The Rasa Theory was first propounded by Anand Vardhana.
Correct Answer: Option C — Both 1 and 2
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both 1 and 2 is the correct answer to “Consider the following statements and select the correct one: 1. Historical fiction is a story takes place in the real world, with real world people, but with several fictionalised or dramatised elements. 2. During the First World War, foreign films were not allowed into Germany. 3. The Rasa Theory was first propounded by Anand Vardhana.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Film And Visual Communication.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Film And Visual Communication
Question 20 of 40
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Which one of the following Indian movie is the highest grossing cinema worldwide?
Correct Answer: Option A — Dangal
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Dangal is the correct answer to “Which one of the following Indian movie is the highest grossing cinema worldwide”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Film And Visual Communication.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Film And Visual Communication
Question 21 of 40
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DD Bharati's specification sheet mentions a value -4.0033 V. What does the value signify?
Correct Answer: Option C — Polarisation
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Polarisation is the correct answer to “DD Bharati's specification sheet mentions a value -4.0033 V. What does the value signify”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Film And Visual Communication.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Film And Visual Communication
Question 22 of 40
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In addition, which language songs are occasionally used for Bollywood?
Correct Answer: Option C — Punjabi
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Punjabi is the correct answer to “In addition, which language songs are occasionally used for Bollywood”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Film And Visual Communication.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Film And Visual Communication
Question 23 of 40
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On a CD-ROM, the minimum length of a pit or land between two pits is
Correct Answer: Option C — 0.9 micro-metre
Detailed Academic Explanation:
0.9 micro-metre is the correct answer to “On a CD-ROM, the minimum length of a pit or land between two pits is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Film And Visual Communication.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Film And Visual Communication
Question 24 of 40
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The movies which consist of a wide classification of non-fictional motion pictures that are aimed to show and represent the facts, aspects and realities of society are
Correct Answer: Option B — documentary
Detailed Academic Explanation:
documentary is the correct answer to “The movies which consist of a wide classification of non-fictional motion pictures that are aimed to show and represent the facts, aspects and realities of society are”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Film And Visual Communication.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Film And Visual Communication
Question 25 of 40
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In order to send and receive good video conferencing signals, the data transfer speed should be
Correct Answer: Option B — 384 KBPS
Detailed Academic Explanation:
384 KBPS is the correct answer to “In order to send and receive good video conferencing signals, the data transfer speed should be”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Film And Visual Communication.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Film And Visual Communication
Question 26 of 40
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Why radio is deemed a passive media?
Correct Answer: Option C — People actively take part in media like Internet and give it full attention, but they listen to. radio while they complete their daily chores
Detailed Academic Explanation:
People actively take part in media like Internet and give it full attention, but they listen to. radio while they complete their daily chores is the correct answer to “Why radio is deemed a passive media”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Film And Visual Communication.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Film And Visual Communication
Question 27 of 40
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The Film Movement of Nee-Realism began with
Correct Answer: Option A — Roberto Rossellini
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Roberto Rossellini is the correct answer to “The Film Movement of Nee-Realism began with”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Film And Visual Communication.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Film And Visual Communication
Question 28 of 40
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The movie 'Sign of Leo' (1962) belongs to which National Cinema Movement?
Correct Answer: Option A — French New Wave Cinema
Detailed Academic Explanation:
French New Wave Cinema is the correct answer to “The movie 'Sign of Leo' (1962) belongs to which National Cinema Movement”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Film And Visual Communication.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Film And Visual Communication
Question 29 of 40
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What is the difference between a hypertext link and a hypermedia link?
Correct Answer: Option A — A hypertext link connects two different texts, but a hypermedia link is used to connect two different pages that may have multimedia files
Detailed Academic Explanation:
A hypertext link connects two different texts, but a hypermedia link is used to connect two different pages that may have multimedia files is the correct answer to “What is the difference between a hypertext link and a hypermedia link”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Film And Visual Communication.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Film And Visual Communication
Question 30 of 40
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. . . . . . . . is the supreme medium to express yesterday, today and tomorrow with its own unique language. What should be filled in the blank?
Correct Answer: Option A — cinema
Detailed Academic Explanation:
cinema is the correct answer to “. . . . . . . . is the supreme medium to express yesterday, today and tomorrow with its own unique language. What should be filled in the blank”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Film And Visual Communication.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Film And Visual Communication
Question 31 of 40
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If you have to record the interview in a windy area, you should use a
Correct Answer: Option B — microphone with a wind filter
Detailed Academic Explanation:
microphone with a wind filter is the correct answer to “If you have to record the interview in a windy area, you should use a”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Film And Visual Communication.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Film And Visual Communication
Question 32 of 40
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The Advertising Agencies Association of India was established in
Correct Answer: Option B — 1945
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1945 is the correct answer to “The Advertising Agencies Association of India was established in”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Film And Visual Communication.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Film And Visual Communication
Question 33 of 40
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Long shot takes the view of a subject
Correct Answer: Option A — from his heart to his feet
Detailed Academic Explanation:
from his heart to his feet is the correct answer to “Long shot takes the view of a subject”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Film And Visual Communication.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Film And Visual Communication
Question 34 of 40
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Which of these is a characteristic of radio?
Correct Answer: Option D — All the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All the above is the correct answer to “Which of these is a characteristic of radio”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Film And Visual Communication.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Film And Visual Communication
Question 35 of 40
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Which of the following is a way to improve visual communication?
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 a way to improve visual communication”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Film And Visual Communication.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Film And Visual Communication
Question 36 of 40
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Identify the chronological order of Dada Saheb Phalke award winners:
Correct Answer: Option D — Tapan Sinha, D. Ramanaidu, Soumitra Chatterjee, Manoj Kumar
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Tapan Sinha, D. Ramanaidu, Soumitra Chatterjee, Manoj Kumar is the correct answer to “Identify the chronological order of Dada Saheb Phalke award winners:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Film And Visual Communication.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Film And Visual Communication
Question 37 of 40
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In which year was Press Institute of India founded?
Correct Answer: Option C — 1963
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1963 is the correct answer to “In which year was Press Institute of India founded”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Film And Visual Communication.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Film And Visual Communication
Question 38 of 40
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A TV producer is not supposed to
Correct Answer: Option C — edit and rewrite the sit com script
Detailed Academic Explanation:
edit and rewrite the sit com script is the correct answer to “A TV producer is not supposed to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Film And Visual Communication.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Film And Visual Communication
Question 39 of 40
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Which film was given the first DTH license in India?
Correct Answer: Option D — Zee
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Zee is the correct answer to “Which film was given the first DTH license in India”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Film And Visual Communication.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Film And Visual Communication
Question 40 of 40
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The director of Soviet movie Strike (1925) was directed by . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option C — Lev Kuleshov
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Lev Kuleshov is the correct answer to “The director of Soviet movie Strike (1925) was directed by . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Film And Visual Communication.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Film And Visual Communication
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