Print And Broadcast Media — Part 2 MCQs with Explanations
Practice high-yield Mass Communication & Journalism MCQs on Print And Broadcast Media — Part 2 with worked academic solutions for CSS, PMS, PPSC, FPSC.
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Question 1 of 40
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Who become the first Information and Broadcasting minister after Independence?
Correct Answer: Option A — Sardar Patel
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Sardar Patel is the correct answer to “Who become the first Information and Broadcasting minister after Independence”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Print And Broadcast Media.
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Question 2 of 40
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Hindu's sports magazine is
Correct Answer: Option D — Sportstar
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Sportstar is the correct answer to “Hindu's sports magazine is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Print And Broadcast Media.
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Question 3 of 40
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Chaman' newspaper is-
Correct Answer: Option B — Kashmiri
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Kashmiri is the correct answer to “Chaman' newspaper is-”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Print And Broadcast Media.
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Question 4 of 40
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Al Hilal marked a turning point in the history of Urdu journalism was edited by
Correct Answer: Option D — Moulana Abul Kalam Azad
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Moulana Abul Kalam Azad is the correct answer to “Al Hilal marked a turning point in the history of Urdu journalism was edited by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Print And Broadcast Media.
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Question 5 of 40
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Robert Coles and Samuel Packe ware the most prominent publisher of
Correct Answer: Option A — Diurnal
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Diurnal is the correct answer to “Robert Coles and Samuel Packe ware the most prominent publisher of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Print And Broadcast Media.
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Question 6 of 40
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Vighyan Mikshepam, which was published in 1940, is in
Correct Answer: Option C — Malyalam
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Malyalam is the correct answer to “Vighyan Mikshepam, which was published in 1940, is in”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Print And Broadcast Media.
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Question 7 of 40
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The oldest Indian owned daily was (in 1920)
Correct Answer: Option A — Amrita Bazar Patrika
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Amrita Bazar Patrika is the correct answer to “The oldest Indian owned daily was (in 1920)”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Print And Broadcast Media.
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Question 8 of 40
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The editor of Kudi Arasu was
Correct Answer: Option D — E.V. Ramaswamy Naicker
Detailed Academic Explanation:
E.V. Ramaswamy Naicker is the correct answer to “The editor of Kudi Arasu was”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Print And Broadcast Media.
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Question 9 of 40
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When did the first daily newspaper appear in the world?
Correct Answer: Option B — On 11th March 1702
Detailed Academic Explanation:
On 11th March 1702 is the correct answer to “When did the first daily newspaper appear in the world”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Print And Broadcast Media.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Print And Broadcast Media
Question 10 of 40
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What created further divisions and democrations in the newspaper?
Correct Answer: Option A — The discovery of telegraph and telegram
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The discovery of telegraph and telegram is the correct answer to “What created further divisions and democrations in the newspaper”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Print And Broadcast Media.
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Question 11 of 40
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Which newspaper was taken over by Raja Ram Mohan Roy to propagate his ideas?
Correct Answer: Option B — Samvad Kaumudi
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Samvad Kaumudi is the correct answer to “Which newspaper was taken over by Raja Ram Mohan Roy to propagate his ideas”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Print And Broadcast Media.
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Question 12 of 40
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The largest number of newspapers in English published form
Correct Answer: Option A — Delhi
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Delhi is the correct answer to “The largest number of newspapers in English published form”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Print And Broadcast Media.
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Question 13 of 40
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Bal Gangadhar Tilak edited
Correct Answer: Option C — Both A and B
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Both A and B is the correct answer to “Bal Gangadhar Tilak edited”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Print And Broadcast Media.
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Question 14 of 40
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Where is the head quarter of Photo Division is located?
Correct Answer: Option B — New Delhi
Detailed Academic Explanation:
New Delhi is the correct answer to “Where is the head quarter of Photo Division is located”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Print And Broadcast Media.
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Question 15 of 40
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Largest number of dailies is published from
Correct Answer: Option A — Uttar Pradesh
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh is the correct answer to “Largest number of dailies is published from”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Print And Broadcast Media.
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Question 16 of 40
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Who made a silent feature film "Pundalik"?
Correct Answer: Option C — N.G. Chitra and R.G. Torney
Detailed Academic Explanation:
N.G. Chitra and R.G. Torney is the correct answer to “Who made a silent feature film "Pundalik"”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Print And Broadcast Media.
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Question 17 of 40
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In which city the first printing press was set up in India?
Correct Answer: Option B — Mumbai
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Mumbai is the correct answer to “In which city the first printing press was set up in India”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Print And Broadcast Media.
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Question 18 of 40
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Which newspaper was founded by six young men, all in their twenties, in Madras on 20 th September, 1878
Correct Answer: Option C — Hindu
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Hindu is the correct answer to “Which newspaper was founded by six young men, all in their twenties, in Madras on 20 th September, 1878”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Print And Broadcast Media.
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Question 19 of 40
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Tamil daily Makkal Kural appeared in Madras in
Correct Answer: Option A — 1970
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1970 is the correct answer to “Tamil daily Makkal Kural appeared in Madras in”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Print And Broadcast Media.
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Question 20 of 40
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Which of the following ranks first in the total publications in India
Correct Answer: Option A — Dailies
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Dailies is the correct answer to “Which of the following ranks first in the total publications in India”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Print And Broadcast Media.
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Question 21 of 40
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To which state the Lokmat group of newspapers belongs to?
Correct Answer: Option B — Maharashtra
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Maharashtra is the correct answer to “To which state the Lokmat group of newspapers belongs to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Print And Broadcast Media.
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Question 22 of 40
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Frontline made appearance in the year
Correct Answer: Option B — 1984
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1984 is the correct answer to “Frontline made appearance in the year”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Print And Broadcast Media.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Print And Broadcast Media
Question 23 of 40
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Hindustan and Nav Bharat Times were started in Delhi in the year of . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option B — 1936
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1936 is the correct answer to “Hindustan and Nav Bharat Times were started in Delhi in the year of . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Print And Broadcast Media.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Print And Broadcast Media
Question 24 of 40
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In India which state ranks first with the large number of newspaper publishing?
Correct Answer: Option C — Uttar Pradesh
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh is the correct answer to “In India which state ranks first with the large number of newspaper publishing”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Print And Broadcast Media.
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Question 25 of 40
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Who was the chairman of the first Press Commission?
Correct Answer: Option D — Justice G.S. Rajadhyaksha
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Justice G.S. Rajadhyaksha is the correct answer to “Who was the chairman of the first Press Commission”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Print And Broadcast Media.
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Question 26 of 40
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Wage board for working journalists was set up after recommendations of
Correct Answer: Option B — I & B ministry
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I & B ministry is the correct answer to “Wage board for working journalists was set up after recommendations of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Print And Broadcast Media.
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Question 27 of 40
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G. Subramani Aiyar was the editor of
Correct Answer: Option B — Hindu
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Hindu is the correct answer to “G. Subramani Aiyar was the editor of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Print And Broadcast Media.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Print And Broadcast Media
Question 28 of 40
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Which is the largest selling newspaper (Hindi daily) in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh?
Correct Answer: Option B — Dainik Bhaskar
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Dainik Bhaskar is the correct answer to “Which is the largest selling newspaper (Hindi daily) in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Print And Broadcast Media.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Print And Broadcast Media
Question 29 of 40
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What is the work of NFDC?
Correct Answer: Option A — Encouraging the concept of low budget films
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Encouraging the concept of low budget films is the correct answer to “What is the work of NFDC”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Print And Broadcast Media.
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Question 30 of 40
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Largest circulated periodical in India is
Correct Answer: Option D — Saras Salil
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Saras Salil is the correct answer to “Largest circulated periodical in India is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Print And Broadcast Media.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Print And Broadcast Media
Question 31 of 40
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The Indian Daily Mail was closed down in
Correct Answer: Option C — 1933
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1933 is the correct answer to “The Indian Daily Mail was closed down in”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Print And Broadcast Media.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Print And Broadcast Media
Question 32 of 40
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Which of the following cities publishes maximum newspapers?
Correct Answer: Option A — Delhi
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Delhi is the correct answer to “Which of the following cities publishes maximum newspapers”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Print And Broadcast Media.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Print And Broadcast Media
Question 33 of 40
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Prajamitra appeared in
Correct Answer: Option A — Kolkata
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Kolkata is the correct answer to “Prajamitra appeared in”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Print And Broadcast Media.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Print And Broadcast Media
Question 34 of 40
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The newspaper published by Mahatma Gandhi when he was in South Africa was
Correct Answer: Option A — Indian opinion
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Indian opinion is the correct answer to “The newspaper published by Mahatma Gandhi when he was in South Africa was”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Print And Broadcast Media.
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Question 35 of 40
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Among Indian languages, which of the following publications ranks in top after Hindi?
Correct Answer: Option D — Urdu
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Urdu is the correct answer to “Among Indian languages, which of the following publications ranks in top after Hindi”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Print And Broadcast Media.
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Question 36 of 40
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Bengal Gazette alias (Calcutta General Adviser) came out in January
Correct Answer: Option A — 29, 1780
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29, 1780 is the correct answer to “Bengal Gazette alias (Calcutta General Adviser) came out in January”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Print And Broadcast Media.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Print And Broadcast Media
Question 37 of 40
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Femina a non-news fortnightly is published by
Correct Answer: Option A — Benett Coleman & Co. Ltd.
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Benett Coleman & Co. Ltd. is the correct answer to “Femina a non-news fortnightly is published by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Print And Broadcast Media.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Print And Broadcast Media
Question 38 of 40
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What was established in India in the later half of 19 th century?
Correct Answer: Option A — Anglo Indian Press
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Anglo Indian Press is the correct answer to “What was established in India in the later half of 19 th century”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Print And Broadcast Media.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Print And Broadcast Media
Question 39 of 40
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Largest circulated government publication is
Correct Answer: Option C — Employment News
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Employment News is the correct answer to “Largest circulated government publication is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Print And Broadcast Media.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Print And Broadcast Media
Question 40 of 40
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At the time of independence, only the agencies-AFP, AP and Reuter were working in India. These agencies are
Correct Answer: Option A — U.K.
Detailed Academic Explanation:
U.K. is the correct answer to “At the time of independence, only the agencies-AFP, AP and Reuter were working in India. These agencies are”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Print And Broadcast Media.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Print And Broadcast Media
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