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Media Laws And Ethics — Part 2 MCQs with Explanations

Practice high-yield Mass Communication & Journalism MCQs on Media Laws And Ethics — Part 2 with worked academic solutions for CSS, PMS, PPSC, FPSC.

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Question 1 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

The new name given to Indian Broadcasting Company was . . . . . . . .

Question 2 of 40
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Which Article in Constitution is specially for Independence of Press?

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.

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

Question 5 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

The word morality means

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.

Question 7 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

Under the guidelines of PCI, newspapers shall not display advertisements

Question 8 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

Which of the following does not contribute to the credibility of the press?

Question 9 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

The commercial broadcasting wing of AIR, Vividh Bharati, was started as a counter to

Question 10 of 40
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Which section of law of obscenity deals with obscene acts and songs?

Question 11 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

Right to freedom of speech and expression has been mandated by . . . . . . . . of the Constitution of India.

Question 12 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

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.

Question 13 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

Which of the following was enacted in the year 1958 by the Parliament?

Question 14 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

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?

Question 15 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

Which act, promulgated in British India, imposed strict censorship on all kinds or publications?

Question 16 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

What is the name of an autonomous body established by UK newspaper agencies?

Question 17 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

In the year . . . . . . . . Television came to India.

Question 18 of 40
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The freedom of press is guaranteed by which article of the Constitution?

Question 19 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

In India, with several characteristic of a federal government, the supremacy lies in

Question 20 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

Press freedom can be restricted in which of the following instances?

Question 21 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

Who identified that 'online gambling is a serious issue that has not been addressed under any law'?

Question 22 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

National Television Service in India is one of the famous television channels, it is also known as

Question 23 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

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.

Question 24 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

The first a full length feature film in India was released

Question 25 of 40
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The journalists profession implies, which of the following?

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 . . . . . . . .

Question 27 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

When was the cinema screened for the first time in Bombay?

Question 28 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

Extra programmes to make the already existing radio programmes more attractive and interesting are well known as

Question 29 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

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?

Question 30 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

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.

Question 31 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

Which kind of offence is 'Defamation in India?

Question 32 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

Which one of the following is the threat for the journalism?

Question 33 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

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

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".

Question 35 of 40
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Except which industry, has no non-statutory Wage Board been set-up after 1966?

Question 36 of 40
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What refers to the offence of showing disrespect to the dignity or authority of a court?

Question 37 of 40
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Which of the following British Act laid the foundation of Parliamentary system of India?

Question 38 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

Freedom of press comes with . . . . . . . .

Question 39 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

What does not behove or suit an editor as per the guidelines of PCI?

Question 40 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

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

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