Media Management And Production — Part 2 MCQs with Explanations
Practice high-yield Mass Communication & Journalism MCQs on Media Management And Production — Part 2 with worked academic solutions for CSS, PMS, PPSC, FPSC.
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Question 1 of 40
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Which costs in a few cases of mass media are even null?
Correct Answer: Option A — Marginal costs
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Marginal costs is the correct answer to “Which costs in a few cases of mass media are even null”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Media Management And Production.
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Question 2 of 40
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Web enabled media is . . . . . . . . becoming the center of mass media.
Correct Answer: Option B — Quickly
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Quickly is the correct answer to “Web enabled media is . . . . . . . . becoming the center of mass media.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Media Management And Production.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Media Management And Production
Question 3 of 40
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Which of the following recommended the restoration of license fee, a one-time tax on the sale of new radio and television sets?
Correct Answer: Option D — The Sengupta Committee
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The Sengupta Committee is the correct answer to “Which of the following recommended the restoration of license fee, a one-time tax on the sale of new radio and television sets”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Media Management And Production.
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Question 4 of 40
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The Freedom of Information Act (2003) does not allow the public to
Correct Answer: Option B — get information regarding the records of deliberations of the council of ministers
Detailed Academic Explanation:
get information regarding the records of deliberations of the council of ministers is the correct answer to “The Freedom of Information Act (2003) does not allow the public to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Media Management And Production.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Media Management And Production
Question 5 of 40
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The Prasar Bharati Bill was initiated in Lok Sabha in
Correct Answer: Option D — 1989
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1989 is the correct answer to “The Prasar Bharati Bill was initiated in Lok Sabha in”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Media Management And Production.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Media Management And Production
Question 6 of 40
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Which of the following is arranged in the correct chronological order?
Correct Answer: Option A — Old pottery bowl, Stroboscopic principle, Silent animated short feline follies
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Old pottery bowl, Stroboscopic principle, Silent animated short feline follies is the correct answer to “Which of the following is arranged in the correct chronological order”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Media Management And Production.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Media Management And Production
Question 7 of 40
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When a design calls for a spiraling text, this application would facilitate the job of
Correct Answer: Option D — Illustrator
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Illustrator is the correct answer to “When a design calls for a spiraling text, this application would facilitate the job of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Media Management And Production.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Media Management And Production
Question 8 of 40
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Springer Press was formed in
Correct Answer: Option C — Germany
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Germany is the correct answer to “Springer Press was formed in”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Media Management And Production.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Media Management And Production
Question 9 of 40
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Which of the following is generally classified as cultural goods?
Correct Answer: Option B — Media content
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Media content is the correct answer to “Which of the following is generally classified as cultural goods”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Media Management And Production.
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Question 10 of 40
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According to whom, media economics is a branch concerned with how media operators meet the informational and entertainment wants and needs of audiences, advertisers and society with available resources'?
Correct Answer: Option C — Robert Picard
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Robert Picard is the correct answer to “According to whom, media economics is a branch concerned with how media operators meet the informational and entertainment wants and needs of audiences, advertisers and society with available resources'”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Media Management And Production.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Media Management And Production
Question 11 of 40
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The AFP belongs to which country?
Correct Answer: Option C — France
Detailed Academic Explanation:
France is the correct answer to “The AFP belongs to which country”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Media Management And Production.
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Question 12 of 40
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Find the correct sequence for functions of management
Correct Answer: Option B — planning, organising, leading controlling
Detailed Academic Explanation:
planning, organising, leading controlling is the correct answer to “Find the correct sequence for functions of management”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Media Management And Production.
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Question 13 of 40
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The process of economic harassment of the Press in Romania was started by
Correct Answer: Option B — the Soviet Armistice Commission
Detailed Academic Explanation:
the Soviet Armistice Commission is the correct answer to “The process of economic harassment of the Press in Romania was started by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Media Management And Production.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Media Management And Production
Question 14 of 40
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The act passed to overcome certain difficulties in respect of fixation of the rate of wages is
Correct Answer: Option A — Working Journalists Act, 1958
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Working Journalists Act, 1958 is the correct answer to “The act passed to overcome certain difficulties in respect of fixation of the rate of wages is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Media Management And Production.
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Question 15 of 40
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Which of the following is a part of ICT system?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of these
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of these is the correct answer to “Which of the following is a part of ICT system”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Media Management And Production.
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Question 16 of 40
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Social media has gained momentum in . . . . . . . . Century.
Correct Answer: Option A — 21st
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21st is the correct answer to “Social media has gained momentum in . . . . . . . . Century.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Media Management And Production.
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Question 17 of 40
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In which century can the history of photograph be traced?
Correct Answer: Option B — 17th century
Detailed Academic Explanation:
17th century is the correct answer to “In which century can the history of photograph be traced”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Media Management And Production.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Media Management And Production
Question 18 of 40
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Which of the following core components of e-governance will offer web-enabled e-governance services in rural areas?
Correct Answer: Option D — Common Services Centres (CSC)
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Common Services Centres (CSC) is the correct answer to “Which of the following core components of e-governance will offer web-enabled e-governance services in rural areas”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Media Management And Production.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Media Management And Production
Question 19 of 40
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Which of the following is/are a type of clay animation? 1.Cutout animation 2. Model animation 3. Strata Cut animation 4. Pigeon animation
Correct Answer: Option C — 1, 2 and 3
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1, 2 and 3 is the correct answer to “Which of the following is/are a type of clay animation? 1.Cutout animation 2. Model animation 3. Strata Cut animation 4. Pigeon animation”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Media Management And Production.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Media Management And Production
Question 20 of 40
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Strategic media planning is a . . . . . . . . Because advertisers must use their knowledge of
Correct Answer: Option B — complex challenge
Detailed Academic Explanation:
complex challenge is the correct answer to “Strategic media planning is a . . . . . . . . Because advertisers must use their knowledge of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Media Management And Production.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Media Management And Production
Question 21 of 40
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With the advent of 21 st century, the news media are in crisis across . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option B — the developed world
Detailed Academic Explanation:
the developed world is the correct answer to “With the advent of 21 st century, the news media are in crisis across . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Media Management And Production.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Media Management And Production
Question 22 of 40
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What made many Western transnational media players enter the emerging market of lndia?
Correct Answer: Option B — The privatisation of broadcasting
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The privatisation of broadcasting is the correct answer to “What made many Western transnational media players enter the emerging market of lndia”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Media Management And Production.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Media Management And Production
Question 23 of 40
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Arrange the following in correct chronological order. 1. Layout 2. Graphics 3. Paper Selection 4. Planning
Correct Answer: Option B — a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
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a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1 is the correct answer to “Arrange the following in correct chronological order. 1. Layout 2. Graphics 3. Paper Selection 4. Planning”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Media Management And Production.
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Question 24 of 40
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. . . . . . . . animation uses the figure made of clay to create stop motion animation.
Correct Answer: Option B — Clay animation
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Clay animation is the correct answer to “. . . . . . . . animation uses the figure made of clay to create stop motion animation.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Media Management And Production.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Media Management And Production
Question 25 of 40
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Who among the following wrote an article "Ethics in information science"?
Correct Answer: Option A — Charles Oppenheim
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Charles Oppenheim is the correct answer to “Who among the following wrote an article "Ethics in information science"”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Media Management And Production.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Media Management And Production
Question 26 of 40
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Which of the following is used by inkjet printers to form page content?
Correct Answer: Option B — Droplets of ink
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Droplets of ink is the correct answer to “Which of the following is used by inkjet printers to form page content”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Media Management And Production.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Media Management And Production
Question 27 of 40
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Use of ICT in the government system is beneficial to the business community in which type of application model of e-governance?
Correct Answer: Option C — Government to Business
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Government to Business is the correct answer to “Use of ICT in the government system is beneficial to the business community in which type of application model of e-governance”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Media Management And Production.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Media Management And Production
Question 28 of 40
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The 1948, the Conference on Freedom of Information was held in
Correct Answer: Option D — Geneva
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Geneva is the correct answer to “The 1948, the Conference on Freedom of Information was held in”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Media Management And Production.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Media Management And Production
Question 29 of 40
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Deccan Herald is a regional newspaper published from
Correct Answer: Option D — Bengaluru
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Bengaluru is the correct answer to “Deccan Herald is a regional newspaper published from”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Media Management And Production.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Media Management And Production
Question 30 of 40
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The placement of graphics and text on a graphic design is known as . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option C — Composition
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Composition is the correct answer to “The placement of graphics and text on a graphic design is known as . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Media Management And Production.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Media Management And Production
Question 31 of 40
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The estimated number of people an Advertisement reaches is called . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option B — Impressions
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Impressions is the correct answer to “The estimated number of people an Advertisement reaches is called . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Media Management And Production.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Media Management And Production
Question 32 of 40
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A jump cut is an editing technique that is employed
Correct Answer: Option C — within a scene sequences
Detailed Academic Explanation:
within a scene sequences is the correct answer to “A jump cut is an editing technique that is employed”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Media Management And Production.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Media Management And Production
Question 33 of 40
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Which of the following is the disadvantages of ICT?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of these
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of these is the correct answer to “Which of the following is the disadvantages of ICT”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Media Management And Production.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Media Management And Production
Question 34 of 40
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ICT stresses on the . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option C — Both A and B
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both A and B is the correct answer to “ICT stresses on the . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Media Management And Production.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Media Management And Production
Question 35 of 40
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In which of the following year project Gyandoot was launched?
Correct Answer: Option A — 2000 AD
Detailed Academic Explanation:
2000 AD is the correct answer to “In which of the following year project Gyandoot was launched”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Media Management And Production.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Media Management And Production
Question 36 of 40
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Prior to liberalisation, millions of Indian viewers stayed glued to their TV sets to watch which of the following programme?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of these
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of these is the correct answer to “Prior to liberalisation, millions of Indian viewers stayed glued to their TV sets to watch which of the following programme”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Media Management And Production.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Media Management And Production
Question 37 of 40
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What kind of content should you avoid posting on social media campaigns?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of these
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of these is the correct answer to “What kind of content should you avoid posting on social media campaigns”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Media Management And Production.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Media Management And Production
Question 38 of 40
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What refers to the business transaction and financial activities of the organisation producing and selling production into the various media industries?
Correct Answer: Option A — Media economics
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Media economics is the correct answer to “What refers to the business transaction and financial activities of the organisation producing and selling production into the various media industries”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Media Management And Production.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Media Management And Production
Question 39 of 40
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What refers to the cost of supplying a product or service to one extra customer?
Correct Answer: Option B — Marginal costs
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Marginal costs is the correct answer to “What refers to the cost of supplying a product or service to one extra customer”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Media Management And Production.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Media Management And Production
Question 40 of 40
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If a group's desire for consensus and cohesiveness overwhelms its desire to reach the best possible decision, it is called
Correct Answer: Option D — Group dynamics
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Group dynamics is the correct answer to “If a group's desire for consensus and cohesiveness overwhelms its desire to reach the best possible decision, it is called”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Media Management And Production.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Media Management And Production
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