Media Laws And Ethics — Part 2 MCQs with Explanations
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Question 1 of 40
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The new name given to Indian Broadcasting Company was . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option C — Vividh Bharti
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Vividh Bharti is the correct answer to “The new name given to Indian Broadcasting Company was . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Media Laws And Ethics.
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Question 2 of 40
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Which Article in Constitution is specially for Independence of Press?
Correct Answer: Option D — No separate article
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No separate article is the correct answer to “Which Article in Constitution is specially for Independence of Press”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Media Laws And Ethics.
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Question 3 of 40
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How many Wage Boards have been constituted for the working journalists and non-journalist newspaper employees by the government since 1955.
Correct Answer: Option D — 6
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6 is the correct answer to “How many Wage Boards have been constituted for the working journalists and non-journalist newspaper employees by the government since 1955.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Media Laws And Ethics.
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Question 4 of 40
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The two member sub-committee set-up by the Press Council of India to examine paid news scandal, comprised
Correct Answer: Option D — K Sreenivas Reddy and Prananjoy Guha Thakurta
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K Sreenivas Reddy and Prananjoy Guha Thakurta is the correct answer to “The two member sub-committee set-up by the Press Council of India to examine paid news scandal, comprised”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Media Laws And Ethics.
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Question 5 of 40
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The word morality means
Correct Answer: Option C — defining what is right and wrong for an individual or community
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defining what is right and wrong for an individual or community is the correct answer to “The word morality means”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Media Laws And Ethics.
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Question 6 of 40
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Consider the following and find the incorrect statement. 1. The freedom of speech under Article 19(1) a includes the right to express one's views and opinions at any issue through any medium e.g. by words, writing, printing picture, film, movie, etc. 2. This right is however not absolute and it allows government to frame laws to impose reasonable restrictions in the interest of sovereignty and integrity of India. 3. The freedom of speech and expression allows a person contempt of court.
Correct Answer: Option B — Only 3
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Only 3 is the correct answer to “Consider the following and find the incorrect statement. 1. The freedom of speech under Article 19(1) a includes the right to express one's views and opinions at any issue through any medium e.g. by words, writing, printing picture, film, movie, etc. 2. This right is however not absolute and it allows government to frame laws to impose reasonable restrictions in the interest of sovereignty and integrity of India. 3. The freedom of speech and expression allows a person contempt of court.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Media Laws And Ethics.
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Question 7 of 40
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Under the guidelines of PCI, newspapers shall not display advertisements
Correct Answer: Option D — all of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
all of the above is the correct answer to “Under the guidelines of PCI, newspapers shall not display advertisements”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Media Laws And Ethics.
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Question 8 of 40
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Which of the following does not contribute to the credibility of the press?
Correct Answer: Option B — Sensationalism
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Sensationalism is the correct answer to “Which of the following does not contribute to the credibility of the press”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Media Laws And Ethics.
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Question 9 of 40
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The commercial broadcasting wing of AIR, Vividh Bharati, was started as a counter to
Correct Answer: Option D — Radio Moscow
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Radio Moscow is the correct answer to “The commercial broadcasting wing of AIR, Vividh Bharati, was started as a counter to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Media Laws And Ethics.
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Question 10 of 40
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Which section of law of obscenity deals with obscene acts and songs?
Correct Answer: Option C — Section 294
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Section 294 is the correct answer to “Which section of law of obscenity deals with obscene acts and songs”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Media Laws And Ethics.
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Question 11 of 40
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Right to freedom of speech and expression has been mandated by . . . . . . . . of the Constitution of India.
Correct Answer: Option A — Article 19
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Article 19 is the correct answer to “Right to freedom of speech and expression has been mandated by . . . . . . . . of the Constitution of India.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Media Laws And Ethics.
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Question 12 of 40
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Consider the following statements and select the correct answer: 1. The IIMC registered as a society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860. 2. The IIMC was came into force on 17 th August, 1969.
Correct Answer: Option A — Only 1
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Only 1 is the correct answer to “Consider the following statements and select the correct answer: 1. The IIMC registered as a society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860. 2. The IIMC was came into force on 17 th August, 1969.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Media Laws And Ethics.
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Question 13 of 40
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Which of the following was enacted in the year 1958 by the Parliament?
Correct Answer: Option C — The Copyright Rules
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The Copyright Rules is the correct answer to “Which of the following was enacted in the year 1958 by the Parliament”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Media Laws And Ethics.
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Question 14 of 40
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Consider the following statements about the Morley-Minto reforms. 1. Provincial Legislative Councils came to have non-official majority. 2. The discussion on budget including supplementary questions was allowed for the first time. 3. Muslims were given separate electorate. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer: Option C — 1 and 3
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1 and 3 is the correct answer to “Consider the following statements about the Morley-Minto reforms. 1. Provincial Legislative Councils came to have non-official majority. 2. The discussion on budget including supplementary questions was allowed for the first time. 3. Muslims were given separate electorate. Which of the statements given above is/are correct”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Media Laws And Ethics.
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Question 15 of 40
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Which act, promulgated in British India, imposed strict censorship on all kinds or publications?
Correct Answer: Option B — Indian Press Act
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Indian Press Act is the correct answer to “Which act, promulgated in British India, imposed strict censorship on all kinds or publications”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Media Laws And Ethics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Media Laws And Ethics
Question 16 of 40
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What is the name of an autonomous body established by UK newspaper agencies?
Correct Answer: Option B — The Press Complaints Commission
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The Press Complaints Commission is the correct answer to “What is the name of an autonomous body established by UK newspaper agencies”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Media Laws And Ethics.
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Question 17 of 40
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In the year . . . . . . . . Television came to India.
Correct Answer: Option A — 1959
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1959 is the correct answer to “In the year . . . . . . . . Television came to India.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Media Laws And Ethics.
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Question 18 of 40
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The freedom of press is guaranteed by which article of the Constitution?
Correct Answer: Option C — The Right to Freedom of Speech and Expression is guaranteed in Article 19(1)(a) without a direct mention of the press
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The Right to Freedom of Speech and Expression is guaranteed in Article 19(1)(a) without a direct mention of the press is the correct answer to “The freedom of press is guaranteed by which article of the Constitution”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Media Laws And Ethics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Media Laws And Ethics
Question 19 of 40
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In India, with several characteristic of a federal government, the supremacy lies in
Correct Answer: Option D — Constitution
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Constitution is the correct answer to “In India, with several characteristic of a federal government, the supremacy lies in”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Media Laws And Ethics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Media Laws And Ethics
Question 20 of 40
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Press freedom can be restricted in which of the following instances?
Correct Answer: Option C — Both A and B
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both A and B is the correct answer to “Press freedom can be restricted in which of the following instances”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Media Laws And Ethics.
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Question 21 of 40
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Who identified that 'online gambling is a serious issue that has not been addressed under any law'?
Correct Answer: Option A — Asian Cyber Law Institute
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Asian Cyber Law Institute is the correct answer to “Who identified that 'online gambling is a serious issue that has not been addressed under any law'”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Media Laws And Ethics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Media Laws And Ethics
Question 22 of 40
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National Television Service in India is one of the famous television channels, it is also known as
Correct Answer: Option A — Doordarshan
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Doordarshan is the correct answer to “National Television Service in India is one of the famous television channels, it is also known as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Media Laws And Ethics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Media Laws And Ethics
Question 23 of 40
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Which of the following statements are correct for the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI). 1. It was established in 1980 2. Its comprehensive goal is to accelerate the growth rate of market. 3. It is committed to honest advertising 4. It has its own independent secretariat of 5 members headed by a Secretary General.
Correct Answer: Option C — 3 and 4
Detailed Academic Explanation:
3 and 4 is the correct answer to “Which of the following statements are correct for the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI). 1. It was established in 1980 2. Its comprehensive goal is to accelerate the growth rate of market. 3. It is committed to honest advertising 4. It has its own independent secretariat of 5 members headed by a Secretary General.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Media Laws And Ethics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Media Laws And Ethics
Question 24 of 40
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The first a full length feature film in India was released
Correct Answer: Option B — 1913
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1913 is the correct answer to “The first a full length feature film in India was released”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Media Laws And Ethics.
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Question 25 of 40
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The journalists profession implies, which of the following?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “The journalists profession implies, which of the following”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Media Laws And Ethics.
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Question 26 of 40
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Whosoever defames the other shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term upto two years or with fine or with both under . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option B — Section 500
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Section 500 is the correct answer to “Whosoever defames the other shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term upto two years or with fine or with both under . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Media Laws And Ethics.
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Question 27 of 40
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When was the cinema screened for the first time in Bombay?
Correct Answer: Option B — 1895
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1895 is the correct answer to “When was the cinema screened for the first time in Bombay”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Media Laws And Ethics.
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Question 28 of 40
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Extra programmes to make the already existing radio programmes more attractive and interesting are well known as
Correct Answer: Option C — go-buttons
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go-buttons is the correct answer to “Extra programmes to make the already existing radio programmes more attractive and interesting are well known as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Media Laws And Ethics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Media Laws And Ethics
Question 29 of 40
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A major amendment was made in 2008 in the Information Technology Act, 2000. 1. Section 66 A, which penalised sending of offensive messages was introduced 2. Section 18 regarding liability of the person, in charge, was introduced 3. Section 11 prohibiting the transmission of programmes was introduced 4. Section 69 gave authorities the power of interception or monitoring or decryption of any information was introduced Which of the given options are correct for the above statement?
Correct Answer: Option C — 1 and 4
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1 and 4 is the correct answer to “A major amendment was made in 2008 in the Information Technology Act, 2000. 1. Section 66 A, which penalised sending of offensive messages was introduced 2. Section 18 regarding liability of the person, in charge, was introduced 3. Section 11 prohibiting the transmission of programmes was introduced 4. Section 69 gave authorities the power of interception or monitoring or decryption of any information was introduced Which of the given options are correct for the above statement”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Media Laws And Ethics.
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Question 30 of 40
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Which of these statements regarding press in correct? 1. The actual magnitude of autonomy regarding the functioning of press is quite contentious in India. 2. The media barons are constantly controlling the press. 3. Indian press maintains its sanctity through honest journalism.
Correct Answer: Option A — Only 1
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Only 1 is the correct answer to “Which of these statements regarding press in correct? 1. The actual magnitude of autonomy regarding the functioning of press is quite contentious in India. 2. The media barons are constantly controlling the press. 3. Indian press maintains its sanctity through honest journalism.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Media Laws And Ethics.
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Question 31 of 40
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Which kind of offence is 'Defamation in India?
Correct Answer: Option C — Both A and B
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both A and B is the correct answer to “Which kind of offence is 'Defamation in India”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Media Laws And Ethics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Media Laws And Ethics
Question 32 of 40
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Which one of the following is the threat for the journalism?
Correct Answer: Option D — Both A and B
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both A and B is the correct answer to “Which one of the following is the threat for the journalism”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Media Laws And Ethics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Media Laws And Ethics
Question 33 of 40
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Match the following. List-I List-II a. Obligations and rights 1. Minor b. Respect human rights 2. Victims c. Legitimate interest 3. Journalist's profession d. Exception of the situation 4. Fundamental duty of press
Correct Answer: Option B — a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2
Detailed Academic Explanation:
a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2 is the correct answer to “Match the following. List-I List-II a. Obligations and rights 1. Minor b. Respect human rights 2. Victims c. Legitimate interest 3. Journalist's profession d. Exception of the situation 4. Fundamental duty of press”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Media Laws And Ethics.
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Question 34 of 40
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Article 31 of our Constitution said that "No person shall be deprived of his . . . . . . . . save by authority of law".
Correct Answer: Option D — property
Detailed Academic Explanation:
property is the correct answer to “Article 31 of our Constitution said that "No person shall be deprived of his . . . . . . . . save by authority of law".”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Media Laws And Ethics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Media Laws And Ethics
Question 35 of 40
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Except which industry, has no non-statutory Wage Board been set-up after 1966?
Correct Answer: Option C — Sugar industry
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Sugar industry is the correct answer to “Except which industry, has no non-statutory Wage Board been set-up after 1966”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Media Laws And Ethics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Media Laws And Ethics
Question 36 of 40
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What refers to the offence of showing disrespect to the dignity or authority of a court?
Correct Answer: Option C — Contempt
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Contempt is the correct answer to “What refers to the offence of showing disrespect to the dignity or authority of a court”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Media Laws And Ethics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Media Laws And Ethics
Question 37 of 40
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Which of the following British Act laid the foundation of Parliamentary system of India?
Correct Answer: Option C — Indian Council Act, 1892
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Indian Council Act, 1892 is the correct answer to “Which of the following British Act laid the foundation of Parliamentary system of India”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Media Laws And Ethics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Media Laws And Ethics
Question 38 of 40
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Freedom of press comes with . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option C — a sense of responsibility
Detailed Academic Explanation:
a sense of responsibility is the correct answer to “Freedom of press comes with . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Media Laws And Ethics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Media Laws And Ethics
Question 39 of 40
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What does not behove or suit an editor as per the guidelines of PCI?
Correct Answer: Option D — To show contempt towards a reader
Detailed Academic Explanation:
To show contempt towards a reader is the correct answer to “What does not behove or suit an editor as per the guidelines of PCI”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Media Laws And Ethics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Media Laws And Ethics
Question 40 of 40
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Match the following. List-I List-II a. Professional writer 1. Well educated b. Essential duty of journalists 2. Objectivity factor c. Impartial delivery of news 3. To report the news d. Accomplished journalist 4. Journalist
Correct Answer: Option B — a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
Detailed Academic Explanation:
a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1 is the correct answer to “Match the following. List-I List-II a. Professional writer 1. Well educated b. Essential duty of journalists 2. Objectivity factor c. Impartial delivery of news 3. To report the news d. Accomplished journalist 4. Journalist”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Media Laws And Ethics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Media Laws And Ethics
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