Writing And Printing Technology — Part 2 MCQs with Explanations
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Question 1 of 40
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The typesetter has to set 3040 words in 9 point type 18 pica line length, with 2 point leading. What would be the depth of the galley in picas?
Correct Answer: Option B — 348 picas
Detailed Academic Explanation:
348 picas is the correct answer to “The typesetter has to set 3040 words in 9 point type 18 pica line length, with 2 point leading. What would be the depth of the galley in picas”. 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 Committee recommended a franchise system for promoting local radio for education and development?
Correct Answer: Option A — The Chanda Committee (1978)
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The Chanda Committee (1978) is the correct answer to “Which Committee recommended a franchise system for promoting local radio for education and development”. 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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A dual-tone photograph shall have
Correct Answer: Option B — two colours
Detailed Academic Explanation:
two colours is the correct answer to “A dual-tone photograph shall have”. 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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If an artist is not keen to draw the art work with his hands he had better use
Correct Answer: Option B — A digital tablet with a handhold panel
Detailed Academic Explanation:
A digital tablet with a handhold panel is the correct answer to “If an artist is not keen to draw the art work with his hands he had better use”. 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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Why is cropping done?
Correct Answer: Option A — To make the size of the photograph proportionate by trimming its parts
Detailed Academic Explanation:
To make the size of the photograph proportionate by trimming its parts is the correct answer to “Why is cropping done”. 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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A book for children in the age group of 6 - 8 years should have
Correct Answer: Option B — more photographs and less text
Detailed Academic Explanation:
more photographs and less text is the correct answer to “A book for children in the age group of 6 - 8 years should have”. 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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The National Photo Service of the UNI has been started in collaboration with
Correct Answer: Option C — the AFP
Detailed Academic Explanation:
the AFP is the correct answer to “The National Photo Service of the UNI has been started in collaboration with”. 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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Prasar Bharti is also known as
Correct Answer: Option D — Broadcasting Corporation of India
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Broadcasting Corporation of India is the correct answer to “Prasar Bharti is also known as”. 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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Which committee recommended establishment of a Broadcasting corporation?
Correct Answer: Option B — The Chanda Committee
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The Chanda Committee is the correct answer to “Which committee recommended establishment of a Broadcasting corporation”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Writing And Printing Technology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Writing And Printing Technology
Question 10 of 40
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Legibility is reduced in such fonts as have
Correct Answer: Option C — extremely twice strokes
Detailed Academic Explanation:
extremely twice strokes is the correct answer to “Legibility is reduced in such fonts as have”. 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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The second stage of layout is also called
Correct Answer: Option D — rough layout
Detailed Academic Explanation:
rough layout is the correct answer to “The second stage of layout is also called”. 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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Screen resolution, in the case of a TV or a computer monitor, is always in
Correct Answer: Option D — pixels
Detailed Academic Explanation:
pixels is the correct answer to “Screen resolution, in the case of a TV or a computer monitor, is always in”. 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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The DPl is equal to
Correct Answer: Option D — twice the LPI
Detailed Academic Explanation:
twice the LPI is the correct answer to “The DPl is equal to”. 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 term "300 DPT" means that their are
Correct Answer: Option C — 90000 dots in one square inch
Detailed Academic Explanation:
90000 dots in one square inch is the correct answer to “The term "300 DPT" means that their are”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Writing And Printing Technology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Writing And Printing Technology
Question 15 of 40
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A disadvantage of a trigger is that
Correct Answer: Option B — he may be less accountable than the regular staff of the newspaper
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he may be less accountable than the regular staff of the newspaper is the correct answer to “A disadvantage of a trigger is that”. 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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In 2002-03, the total member of the staff of the PTI was
Correct Answer: Option D — 1500
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1500 is the correct answer to “In 2002-03, the total member of the staff of the PTI was”. 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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Which of the following is a Hindi font?
Correct Answer: Option D — Ravan
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Ravan is the correct answer to “Which of the following is a Hindi font”. 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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Which of the following topics would not be covered by a development journalist?
Correct Answer: Option C — Coverage of news of the business
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Coverage of news of the business is the correct answer to “Which of the following topics would not be covered by a development journalist”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Writing And Printing Technology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Writing And Printing Technology
Question 19 of 40
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Authors quite often opinion that it is difficult to write the first paragraphs (or the first few paragraphs) of a story. How would you overcome this problem, if you are told to write a should story?
Correct Answer: Option B — I will organise the story first, write its basic structure and then write according to this very structure
Detailed Academic Explanation:
I will organise the story first, write its basic structure and then write according to this very structure is the correct answer to “Authors quite often opinion that it is difficult to write the first paragraphs (or the first few paragraphs) of a story. How would you overcome this problem, if you are told to write a should story”. 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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A person reviewing a book should
Correct Answer: Option B — give impartial comments on the content, style and presentation of the book
Detailed Academic Explanation:
give impartial comments on the content, style and presentation of the book is the correct answer to “A person reviewing a book should”. 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 is Bluefine?
Correct Answer: Option B — A blue photographic proof used to chair the position of all image elements
Detailed Academic Explanation:
A blue photographic proof used to chair the position of all image elements is the correct answer to “What is Bluefine”. 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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The spine of a book is its
Correct Answer: Option C — binding edge where the forms are joined
Detailed Academic Explanation:
binding edge where the forms are joined is the correct answer to “The spine of a book is its”. 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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Which committee suggested that Doordarshar should devote at least 20% of tota broadcasting time on each channel to socially relevant programmes?
Correct Answer: Option D — The Vardhan Committee
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The Vardhan Committee is the correct answer to “Which committee suggested that Doordarshar should devote at least 20% of tota broadcasting time on each channel to socially relevant programmes”. 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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How many words would be written for an area of 21 picas × 269 picas if a point size of 2 point leading with devanagari type is used?
Correct Answer: Option D — 2160
Detailed Academic Explanation:
2160 is the correct answer to “How many words would be written for an area of 21 picas × 269 picas if a point size of 2 point leading with devanagari type is used”. 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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Indian State Broadcasting Service (ISBS), the government run broadcasting company, was set up under the ministry of
Correct Answer: Option A — The Department of Industries and Labour
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The Department of Industries and Labour is the correct answer to “Indian State Broadcasting Service (ISBS), the government run broadcasting company, was set up under the ministry of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Writing And Printing Technology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Writing And Printing Technology
Question 26 of 40
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It is better to print a mono-colour hand out on a/an
Correct Answer: Option B — mini offset press
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mini offset press is the correct answer to “It is better to print a mono-colour hand out on a/an”. 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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The first news bulletin went on air from Bombay station on
Correct Answer: Option C — July, 1927
Detailed Academic Explanation:
July, 1927 is the correct answer to “The first news bulletin went on air from Bombay station on”. 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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A columnist is not gudy to write
Correct Answer: Option C — an editorial regarding economic development of the country
Detailed Academic Explanation:
an editorial regarding economic development of the country is the correct answer to “A columnist is not gudy to write”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Writing And Printing Technology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Writing And Printing Technology
Question 29 of 40
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If a photograph is being printed in six colours, the other two colours are
Correct Answer: Option C — grey and gold
Detailed Academic Explanation:
grey and gold is the correct answer to “If a photograph is being printed in six colours, the other two colours are”. 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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Who is a Router?
Correct Answer: Option B — A person who cut away metal from the non-printing part of the plate to prevent it from touching the inking hollers during printing
Detailed Academic Explanation:
A person who cut away metal from the non-printing part of the plate to prevent it from touching the inking hollers during printing is the correct answer to “Who is a Router”. 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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Which of the following is an advantage of pre-sensitised (PS) plates?
Correct Answer: Option D — All the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All the above is the correct answer to “Which of the following is an advantage of pre-sensitised (PS) plates”. 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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Who called for the establishment of 'National Broadcasting Trust' in Feburary 1978?
Correct Answer: Option C — The Verghese Committee
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The Verghese Committee is the correct answer to “Who called for the establishment of 'National Broadcasting Trust' in Feburary 1978”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Writing And Printing Technology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Writing And Printing Technology
Question 33 of 40
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What is the definition of wove paper?
Correct Answer: Option B — a paper having a uniform unlined surface with a smooth finish
Detailed Academic Explanation:
a paper having a uniform unlined surface with a smooth finish is the correct answer to “What is the definition of wove paper”. 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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The paper coated on one side is called
Correct Answer: Option B — chromo art paper
Detailed Academic Explanation:
chromo art paper is the correct answer to “The paper coated on one side is called”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Writing And Printing Technology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Writing And Printing Technology
Question 35 of 40
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Which of the following statements would be opt for writing short stories for children in the age groups of 6 - 12 years?
Correct Answer: Option B — It is better to write career-oriented and nature-oriented text for them
Detailed Academic Explanation:
It is better to write career-oriented and nature-oriented text for them is the correct answer to “Which of the following statements would be opt for writing short stories for children in the age groups of 6 - 12 years”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Writing And Printing Technology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Writing And Printing Technology
Question 36 of 40
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What is Imprint?
Correct Answer: Option B — Adding copy to a previously printed page
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Adding copy to a previously printed page is the correct answer to “What is Imprint”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Writing And Printing Technology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Writing And Printing Technology
Question 37 of 40
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The stage of layout is also called
Correct Answer: Option C — Art copy
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Art copy is the correct answer to “The stage of layout is also called”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Writing And Printing Technology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Writing And Printing Technology
Question 38 of 40
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What is the manual density of print for getting the CRCs of a book?
Correct Answer: Option C — 300 DPI
Detailed Academic Explanation:
300 DPI is the correct answer to “What is the manual density of print for getting the CRCs of a book”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Writing And Printing Technology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Writing And Printing Technology
Question 39 of 40
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In which year India Broadcasting Service was set up?
Correct Answer: Option B — 1930
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1930 is the correct answer to “In which year India Broadcasting Service was set up”. 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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In PB binding
Correct Answer: Option A — forms are joined with the help of glue
Detailed Academic Explanation:
forms are joined with the help of glue is the correct answer to “In PB binding”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Writing And Printing Technology.
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