Introduction To Mass Communication And Journalism — Part 2 MCQs with Explanations
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Question 1 of 40
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What has made it possible to beam programme across frontiers to diffferent parts of the world?
Correct Answer: Option D — Short wave and long wave broadcasing
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Short wave and long wave broadcasing is the correct answer to “What has made it possible to beam programme across frontiers to diffferent parts of the world”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Introduction To Mass Communication And Journalism.
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Question 2 of 40
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Who among the following persisted in improving modernization model of development using the mass media?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
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All of the above is the correct answer to “Who among the following persisted in improving modernization model of development using the mass media”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Introduction To Mass Communication And Journalism.
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Question 3 of 40
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Formation of states in India based on the linguistic principle proved a success usually because . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option C — both A and B
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both A and B is the correct answer to “Formation of states in India based on the linguistic principle proved a success usually because . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Introduction To Mass Communication And Journalism.
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Question 4 of 40
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Interactive model of communication is
Correct Answer: Option B — two way model
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two way model is the correct answer to “Interactive model of communication is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Introduction To Mass Communication And Journalism.
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Question 5 of 40
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What is Internet Addiction Disorder?
Correct Answer: Option C — It is the change in the behaviour of an Internet user due to consistent use of Internet based services; such a user becomes secluded depressed and easily angry
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It is the change in the behaviour of an Internet user due to consistent use of Internet based services; such a user becomes secluded depressed and easily angry is the correct answer to “What is Internet Addiction Disorder”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Introduction To Mass Communication And Journalism.
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Question 6 of 40
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. . . . . . . . is the father figure of administrative research.
Correct Answer: Option A — Lazarfield
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Lazarfield is the correct answer to “. . . . . . . . is the father figure of administrative research.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Introduction To Mass Communication And Journalism.
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Question 7 of 40
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Identify the true statement.
Correct Answer: Option B — Leaflets and small documents can be printed on a mini offset press
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Leaflets and small documents can be printed on a mini offset press is the correct answer to “Identify the true statement.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Introduction To Mass Communication And Journalism.
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Question 8 of 40
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What does the book review correspondent do?
Correct Answer: Option A — He reviews the books that are given to him for this purpose
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He reviews the books that are given to him for this purpose is the correct answer to “What does the book review correspondent do”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Introduction To Mass Communication And Journalism.
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Question 9 of 40
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What is a media plan?
Correct Answer: Option A — A blueprint of execution schedule of an advertising campaign
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A blueprint of execution schedule of an advertising campaign is the correct answer to “What is a media plan”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Introduction To Mass Communication And Journalism.
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Question 10 of 40
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The various opportunities for countries to break out of traditional models of education and work have been made possible with
Correct Answer: Option D — The creation of knowledge communities
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The creation of knowledge communities is the correct answer to “The various opportunities for countries to break out of traditional models of education and work have been made possible with”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Introduction To Mass Communication And Journalism.
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Question 11 of 40
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A later adaptor of Newcomb's model and addresses it self particularly to various formal media related to mass communication.
Correct Answer: Option B — Westley and Mclean model
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Westley and Mclean model is the correct answer to “A later adaptor of Newcomb's model and addresses it self particularly to various formal media related to mass communication.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Introduction To Mass Communication And Journalism.
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Question 12 of 40
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Identify the correct pair.
Correct Answer: Option C — Marshall McLuhan ⟺ Global village
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Marshall McLuhan ⟺ Global village is the correct answer to “Identify the correct pair.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Introduction To Mass Communication And Journalism.
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Question 13 of 40
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The promoter of a product cannot deliver the following to a mass audience through the currently used media vehicles.
Correct Answer: Option C — Products
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Products is the correct answer to “The promoter of a product cannot deliver the following to a mass audience through the currently used media vehicles.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Introduction To Mass Communication And Journalism.
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Question 14 of 40
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. . . . . . . . sustains economic development.
Correct Answer: Option D — Technological
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Technological is the correct answer to “. . . . . . . . sustains economic development.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Introduction To Mass Communication And Journalism.
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Question 15 of 40
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Identity the correct sequence of authors according to the time they wrote in
Correct Answer: Option B — Bharata Muni, Aristotle, St Augustine, John Quincey Adams
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Bharata Muni, Aristotle, St Augustine, John Quincey Adams is the correct answer to “Identity the correct sequence of authors according to the time they wrote in”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Introduction To Mass Communication And Journalism.
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Question 16 of 40
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The Hindu concept of the 'Universe' is based on
Correct Answer: Option B — Cosmic man
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Cosmic man is the correct answer to “The Hindu concept of the 'Universe' is based on”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Introduction To Mass Communication And Journalism.
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Question 17 of 40
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Which kind of the discussions gives an insight into persons inter active skills in a group?
Correct Answer: Option B — Group discussion
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Group discussion is the correct answer to “Which kind of the discussions gives an insight into persons inter active skills in a group”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Introduction To Mass Communication And Journalism.
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Question 18 of 40
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Match the following. List-I List-II a. Bacon 1. Thought the study of persuasion to be worthwhile. b. Aristotle 2. Advocated the rhetoric of art. c. St Augustine 3. Believed that truth was of greatest importance in communication. d. John Quincey Adams 4. Points that speaker plays the most vital part in communication.
Correct Answer: Option C — a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2
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a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2 is the correct answer to “Match the following. List-I List-II a. Bacon 1. Thought the study of persuasion to be worthwhile. b. Aristotle 2. Advocated the rhetoric of art. c. St Augustine 3. Believed that truth was of greatest importance in communication. d. John Quincey Adams 4. Points that speaker plays the most vital part in communication.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Introduction To Mass Communication And Journalism.
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Question 19 of 40
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The Hindi-speaking population of Punjab in 1957 resisted the fact that . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option B — Punjabi was made the official state language and Gurumukhi the official script
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Punjabi was made the official state language and Gurumukhi the official script is the correct answer to “The Hindi-speaking population of Punjab in 1957 resisted the fact that . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Introduction To Mass Communication And Journalism.
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Question 20 of 40
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Max Weber adds to Marx's theory an aspect of
Correct Answer: Option D — both A and B
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both A and B is the correct answer to “Max Weber adds to Marx's theory an aspect of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Introduction To Mass Communication And Journalism.
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Question 21 of 40
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This newspaper was Vernacular in origin but overnight it became English because of the enactment of Vernacular Press Act of 1878.
Correct Answer: Option A — Amrita Bazar Patrika
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Amrita Bazar Patrika is the correct answer to “This newspaper was Vernacular in origin but overnight it became English because of the enactment of Vernacular Press Act of 1878.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Introduction To Mass Communication And Journalism.
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Question 22 of 40
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. . . . . . . . is called the mother of all models of communication.
Correct Answer: Option B — Shannon weaver model
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Shannon weaver model is the correct answer to “. . . . . . . . is called the mother of all models of communication.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Introduction To Mass Communication And Journalism.
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Question 23 of 40
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According to Buddhism, language and communication should pave the way to
Correct Answer: Option A — Liberation
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Liberation is the correct answer to “According to Buddhism, language and communication should pave the way to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Introduction To Mass Communication And Journalism.
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Question 24 of 40
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Which of the following is not a topic in Journalism?
Correct Answer: Option D — Conveying information to the public
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Conveying information to the public is the correct answer to “Which of the following is not a topic in Journalism”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Introduction To Mass Communication And Journalism.
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Question 25 of 40
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The . . . . . . . . . led the demand for a Marathi-speaking linguistic state.
Correct Answer: Option A — Samyukta Maharashtra Samiti
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Samyukta Maharashtra Samiti is the correct answer to “The . . . . . . . . . led the demand for a Marathi-speaking linguistic state.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Introduction To Mass Communication And Journalism.
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Question 26 of 40
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The cultural diversity can be strenghtened through globalisation by
Correct Answer: Option D — providing the methods and funds to support the cultural groups
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providing the methods and funds to support the cultural groups is the correct answer to “The cultural diversity can be strenghtened through globalisation by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Introduction To Mass Communication And Journalism.
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Question 27 of 40
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A Bromide paper is used in
Correct Answer: Option D — Both B and C
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Both B and C is the correct answer to “A Bromide paper is used in”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Introduction To Mass Communication And Journalism.
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Question 28 of 40
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The language that is recognised as the common language for communications is
Correct Answer: Option D — English
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English is the correct answer to “The language that is recognised as the common language for communications is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Introduction To Mass Communication And Journalism.
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Question 29 of 40
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. . . . . . . . suggested that technology affected the society both directly and indirectly.
Correct Answer: Option D — W. F. Qgbum
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W. F. Qgbum is the correct answer to “. . . . . . . . suggested that technology affected the society both directly and indirectly.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Introduction To Mass Communication And Journalism.
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Question 30 of 40
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Match the following. List-I List-II a. Shannon Weaver Model 1. Field of experience b. Schramms Model 2. Concenteic Circles c. Hub model 3. SMCR d. Berlo's Model 4. Transmitter
Correct Answer: Option D — a-4, b-1, c-2, d-3
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a-4, b-1, c-2, d-3 is the correct answer to “Match the following. List-I List-II a. Shannon Weaver Model 1. Field of experience b. Schramms Model 2. Concenteic Circles c. Hub model 3. SMCR d. Berlo's Model 4. Transmitter”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Introduction To Mass Communication And Journalism.
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Question 31 of 40
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Match the following. List-I List-II a. Mass communication 1. Receiver b. Message 2. Consensus c. Nature of communication 3. Process d. Sender 4. Dynamic
Correct Answer: Option B — a-3, b-2, c-4, d-1
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a-3, b-2, c-4, d-1 is the correct answer to “Match the following. List-I List-II a. Mass communication 1. Receiver b. Message 2. Consensus c. Nature of communication 3. Process d. Sender 4. Dynamic”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Introduction To Mass Communication And Journalism.
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Question 32 of 40
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Agenda setting theory was introduced in
Correct Answer: Option A — the public opinion quarterly
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the public opinion quarterly is the correct answer to “Agenda setting theory was introduced in”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Introduction To Mass Communication And Journalism.
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Question 33 of 40
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Under Section 8 (c) . . . . . . . . the Press Council of India started functioning as an appellate authority.
Correct Answer: Option C — PRB Act, 1867
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PRB Act, 1867 is the correct answer to “Under Section 8 (c) . . . . . . . . the Press Council of India started functioning as an appellate authority.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Introduction To Mass Communication And Journalism.
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Question 34 of 40
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Identify the correct order of stages of social change given by August Comte.
Correct Answer: Option A — Theological stage - metaphysical stage - positive or scientific stage
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Theological stage - metaphysical stage - positive or scientific stage is the correct answer to “Identify the correct order of stages of social change given by August Comte.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Introduction To Mass Communication And Journalism.
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Question 35 of 40
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Reach and frequency of an advertisement is calculated by studying the targeted audience over a period of
Correct Answer: Option B — 4 weeks
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4 weeks is the correct answer to “Reach and frequency of an advertisement is calculated by studying the targeted audience over a period of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Introduction To Mass Communication And Journalism.
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Question 36 of 40
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The ability to access, analyse, evaluate and communicate media messages is known as
Correct Answer: Option D — media literacy
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media literacy is the correct answer to “The ability to access, analyse, evaluate and communicate media messages is known as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Introduction To Mass Communication And Journalism.
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Question 37 of 40
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. . . . . . . . states that media should exist primarily for the audience.
Correct Answer: Option C — Democratic participant media theory
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Democratic participant media theory is the correct answer to “. . . . . . . . states that media should exist primarily for the audience.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Introduction To Mass Communication And Journalism.
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Question 38 of 40
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Match the year with the name of the newspaper launched in USA in that year. List-I (Year) List-II (Name of Newspaper launched) a. 1690 1. Pennsylvania Evening Post b. 1704 2. Public Occurrences c. 1783 3. The New York Time d. 1851 4. The Boston News letter
Correct Answer: Option D — a-2, b-4, c-1, d-3
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a-2, b-4, c-1, d-3 is the correct answer to “Match the year with the name of the newspaper launched in USA in that year. List-I (Year) List-II (Name of Newspaper launched) a. 1690 1. Pennsylvania Evening Post b. 1704 2. Public Occurrences c. 1783 3. The New York Time d. 1851 4. The Boston News letter”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Introduction To Mass Communication And Journalism.
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Question 39 of 40
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The non-probability technique used in Survey research is
Correct Answer: Option D — all the above
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all the above is the correct answer to “The non-probability technique used in Survey research is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Introduction To Mass Communication And Journalism.
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Question 40 of 40
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The term Press normally does not include
Correct Answer: Option B — Internet web sites
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Internet web sites is the correct answer to “The term Press normally does not include”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Introduction To Mass Communication And Journalism.
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