Writing And Printing Technology — Part 1 MCQs with Explanations
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Question 1 of 40
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In which newspaper did Gandhi Write "I have taken up journalism not for its sake, but merely as an aid to what I have conceived to be my mission in life".
Correct Answer: Option C — Young India
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Young India is the correct answer to “In which newspaper did Gandhi Write "I have taken up journalism not for its sake, but merely as an aid to what I have conceived to be my mission in life".”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Writing And Printing Technology.
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Question 2 of 40
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Which of the following is an example of investigative Journalism?
Correct Answer: Option C — The Tehelka expose
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The Tehelka expose is the correct answer to “Which of the following is an example of investigative Journalism”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Writing And Printing Technology.
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Question 3 of 40
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Who is the scared cow?
Correct Answer: Option B — A subtext or person who always gets favourable news treatments in a newspaper
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A subtext or person who always gets favourable news treatments in a newspaper is the correct answer to “Who is the scared cow”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Writing And Printing Technology.
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Question 4 of 40
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Why is there a need to promote development journalism in India?
Correct Answer: Option B — India is a developing country; in order to hasten the pace of her development on the right track, development journalist are required to collect the news and disseminate the same in all parts of the country
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India is a developing country; in order to hasten the pace of her development on the right track, development journalist are required to collect the news and disseminate the same in all parts of the country is the correct answer to “Why is there a need to promote development journalism in India”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Writing And Printing Technology.
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Question 5 of 40
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Seriff fonts are preferred in book publishing because
Correct Answer: Option B — such fonts connect one letter to the next one and hence, it is easy to read the text at mgh speeds
Detailed Academic Explanation:
such fonts connect one letter to the next one and hence, it is easy to read the text at mgh speeds is the correct answer to “Seriff fonts are preferred in book publishing because”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Writing And Printing Technology.
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Question 6 of 40
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Where is the Head quarters of Akashvani's National Channel?
Correct Answer: Option A — Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi
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Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi is the correct answer to “Where is the Head quarters of Akashvani's National Channel”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Writing And Printing Technology.
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Question 7 of 40
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Which newspaper did a pioneering job in the field of development reporting?
Correct Answer: Option C — Hindustan Times
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Hindustan Times is the correct answer to “Which newspaper did a pioneering job in the field of development reporting”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Writing And Printing Technology.
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Question 8 of 40
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What is a print dummy?
Correct Answer: Option B — A dummy book with all printed pages
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A dummy book with all printed pages is the correct answer to “What is a print dummy”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Writing And Printing Technology.
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Question 9 of 40
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The Indian Penal Code (IPC) was adopted in which year?
Correct Answer: Option B — 1860
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1860 is the correct answer to “The Indian Penal Code (IPC) was adopted in which year”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Writing And Printing Technology.
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Question 10 of 40
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Which of the following is an example of yellow journalism?
Correct Answer: Option A — A film reporter writers "Rekha finds Akshay delicious"
Detailed Academic Explanation:
A film reporter writers "Rekha finds Akshay delicious" is the correct answer to “Which of the following is an example of yellow journalism”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Writing And Printing Technology.
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Question 11 of 40
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What is Bum?
Correct Answer: Option C — Exposing a printing plate to a high intensity light or placing an image on a printing plate by light
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Exposing a printing plate to a high intensity light or placing an image on a printing plate by light is the correct answer to “What is Bum”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Writing And Printing Technology.
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Question 12 of 40
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"Bennet & Coleman" publishes which newspaper?
Correct Answer: Option B — The Times of India
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The Times of India is the correct answer to “"Bennet & Coleman" publishes which newspaper”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Writing And Printing Technology.
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Question 13 of 40
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Which committee recommended the setting up of a national Broadcast Trust (Aakash Bharti)
Correct Answer: Option A — The Verghese Committee
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The Verghese Committee is the correct answer to “Which committee recommended the setting up of a national Broadcast Trust (Aakash Bharti)”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Writing And Printing Technology.
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Question 14 of 40
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The part of the lower case letter that exclude ascenders and descenders is called
Correct Answer: Option B — X-height
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X-height is the correct answer to “The part of the lower case letter that exclude ascenders and descenders is called”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Writing And Printing Technology.
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Question 15 of 40
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A justified paragraph of text is aligned
Correct Answer: Option C — on both the side
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on both the side is the correct answer to “A justified paragraph of text is aligned”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Writing And Printing Technology.
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Question 16 of 40
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The first experiment in local/community experiment with FM facility was conducted in
Correct Answer: Option D — Nagercoil
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Nagercoil is the correct answer to “The first experiment in local/community experiment with FM facility was conducted in”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Writing And Printing Technology.
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Question 17 of 40
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In the term CMYK, the term K refers to the following colours.
Correct Answer: Option D — Black
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Black is the correct answer to “In the term CMYK, the term K refers to the following colours.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Writing And Printing Technology.
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Question 18 of 40
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Piate gap is the area on the sheet of paper where
Correct Answer: Option A — the grippers hold it and pass it through the press
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the grippers hold it and pass it through the press is the correct answer to “Piate gap is the area on the sheet of paper where”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Writing And Printing Technology.
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Question 19 of 40
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In a quarto book, the form is
Correct Answer: Option C — folded twice
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folded twice is the correct answer to “In a quarto book, the form is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Writing And Printing Technology.
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Question 20 of 40
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Match the following list List-I List-II a. Indian Telegraph Act 1. 1933 b. Indian Wireless Act 2. 1957 c. Copyright Act 3. 1885
Correct Answer: Option A — a-3, b-1, c-2
Detailed Academic Explanation:
a-3, b-1, c-2 is the correct answer to “Match the following list List-I List-II a. Indian Telegraph Act 1. 1933 b. Indian Wireless Act 2. 1957 c. Copyright Act 3. 1885”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Writing And Printing Technology.
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Question 21 of 40
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What does MBO stand for?
Correct Answer: Option B — Management by Objectives
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Management by Objectives is the correct answer to “What does MBO stand for”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Writing And Printing Technology.
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Question 22 of 40
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A skid is a
Correct Answer: Option C — pallet used for pile of cut sheets
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pallet used for pile of cut sheets is the correct answer to “A skid is a”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Writing And Printing Technology.
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Question 23 of 40
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The NANAP drives not exchange news in this language
Correct Answer: Option B — Hindi
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Hindi is the correct answer to “The NANAP drives not exchange news in this language”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Writing And Printing Technology.
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Question 24 of 40
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Recto is always the
Correct Answer: Option B — right-hand page of a book
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right-hand page of a book is the correct answer to “Recto is always the”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Writing And Printing Technology.
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Question 25 of 40
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If an IJ focuses on the state, his area of operation would certainly not include
Correct Answer: Option C — individuals and operations of them
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individuals and operations of them is the correct answer to “If an IJ focuses on the state, his area of operation would certainly not include”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Writing And Printing Technology.
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Question 26 of 40
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The ISBS turned into All India Radio (AIR) in
Correct Answer: Option D — June 1936
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June 1936 is the correct answer to “The ISBS turned into All India Radio (AIR) in”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Writing And Printing Technology.
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Question 27 of 40
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Who was the owner of The Hindu?
Correct Answer: Option D — Kasturi Ranga Iyengar
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Kasturi Ranga Iyengar is the correct answer to “Who was the owner of The Hindu”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Writing And Printing Technology.
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Question 28 of 40
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Syndicates are the firms that produce a programme or help
Correct Answer: Option B — in local station placement
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in local station placement is the correct answer to “Syndicates are the firms that produce a programme or help”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Writing And Printing Technology.
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Question 29 of 40
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If an investigative journo has to focus on society during the course of his assignment, his area of operation would certainly not include
Correct Answer: Option D — judicial institutions of the state
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judicial institutions of the state is the correct answer to “If an investigative journo has to focus on society during the course of his assignment, his area of operation would certainly not include”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Writing And Printing Technology.
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Question 30 of 40
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Doordarshan was delinked from All India Radio in
Correct Answer: Option B — April 1976
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April 1976 is the correct answer to “Doordarshan was delinked from All India Radio in”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Writing And Printing Technology.
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Question 31 of 40
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The first Chairman of NANAP was
Correct Answer: Option C — India
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India is the correct answer to “The first Chairman of NANAP was”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Writing And Printing Technology.
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Question 32 of 40
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While writing a long novel
Correct Answer: Option D — only A and C
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only A and C is the correct answer to “While writing a long novel”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Writing And Printing Technology.
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Question 33 of 40
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The first radio station were set up in:
Correct Answer: Option C — Pitterburg, Russia
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Pitterburg, Russia is the correct answer to “The first radio station were set up in:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Writing And Printing Technology.
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Question 34 of 40
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Which one of the following is a warm colour?
Correct Answer: Option C — Red-Orange
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Red-Orange is the correct answer to “Which one of the following is a warm colour”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Writing And Printing Technology.
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Question 35 of 40
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Foreign letter, words, phrases and symbols (printed in a book) are always
Correct Answer: Option A — in italics
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in italics is the correct answer to “Foreign letter, words, phrases and symbols (printed in a book) are always”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Writing And Printing Technology.
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Question 36 of 40
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The PTI was founded on
Correct Answer: Option C — 27th August, 1947
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27th August, 1947 is the correct answer to “The PTI was founded on”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Writing And Printing Technology.
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Question 37 of 40
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Univarta was started in
Correct Answer: Option C — May, 1981
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May, 1981 is the correct answer to “Univarta was started in”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Writing And Printing Technology.
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Question 38 of 40
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The National Broadcasting company (NBC) was formed in
Correct Answer: Option D — 1926
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1926 is the correct answer to “The National Broadcasting company (NBC) was formed in”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Writing And Printing Technology.
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Question 39 of 40
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How can a freelancer help a newspaper organization?
Correct Answer: Option B — By working on behalf of a regular correspondent who is sick or on leave
Detailed Academic Explanation:
By working on behalf of a regular correspondent who is sick or on leave is the correct answer to “How can a freelancer help a newspaper organization”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Writing And Printing Technology.
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Question 40 of 40
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'Mirat-ul-Akhbar' belonged to
Correct Answer: Option A — Raja Ram Mohan Roy
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Raja Ram Mohan Roy is the correct answer to “'Mirat-ul-Akhbar' belonged to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Writing And Printing Technology.
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