Every question from this NCERT chapter, with a detailed explanation.
Which of the following statements best characterizes the relationship between mass media and technology?
Consider the following pairs regarding media evolution: 1. Gutenberg : Printing Press 2. John L. Baird : Televisor 3. Electronic Typewriter : 1940s Journalism shift How many of the above pairs are correctly matched based on the text?
Consider the following statements regarding the revenue model of mass media: 1. The primary source of revenue for mass media is government subsidies. 2. Mass media earns revenue by advertising products such as cars and mobile phones. 3. Advertisements are legally prohibited from being repeated during a programme. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
In the context of a news studio, which of the following contribute to the operational costs? 1. Salaries of newsreaders 2. Salaries of technical staff 3. Transmission satellites 4. Sound recorders
Assertion (A): Most television channels and newspapers in India are part of big business houses. Reason (R): The Press Council of India mandates that media ownership must be restricted to non-profit organizations.
Within the framework of democratic participation, the expression “public protest” most appropriately refers to which of the following?
Considering the normative role of media in democratic governance, independence of the media denotes which of the following?
In the context of the relationship between the media and the State, what does the term “censorship” refer to?
Consider the following statements regarding the current state of media censorship in India: 1. The government continues to exercise censorship over films. 2. The government strictly censors all news coverage by the media on a daily basis. 3. Balanced reporting is often missing despite the absence of strict government censorship on news. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The emergence of 'local media' groups is primarily driven by the need to:
Consider the following statements about the newspaper 'Khabar Lahriya': 1. It is a daily newspaper run by Dalit women. 2. It is published in the local Bundeli dialect. 3. It operates in the Chitrakoot district of Uttar Pradesh. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following is generally NOT categorized as 'local media' or 'community media'?
In discussions on the non-commercial use of advertising for societal benefit, social advertising denotes which of the following?
In the context of mass media, the term 'broadcast' refers to:
If the government prohibits a radio station from playing a specific song due to its lyrics, this action is an instance of:
Two newspapers report on the same event but present contrasting perspectives—one supporting the workers and the other criticizing the disruption. This scenario highlights:
With reference to democratic accountability and governance, the significance of an independent media lies primarily in which of the following roles?
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I | List II A. Mass Media | 1. Government power to disallow content B. Censorship | 2. Media reaching millions of people C. Public Protest | 3. Media influencing what issues are important D. Agenda Setting | 4. People openly stating opposition
How does the commercial dependence on advertising revenue affect the functioning of private media houses?
Consider the following statements regarding the 'Khabar Lahriya' newspaper: 1. It reaches farmers, shopkeepers, panchayat members, and school teachers. 2. It is written in the English language to reach a wider audience. 3. It strictly avoids reporting on cases of violence against women. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Assertion (A): The distinction between 'print media' and 'electronic media' is based solely on the content they publish, not the technology used. Reason (R): Changing technology and machines help media reach more people and improve the quality of sound and images.
Consider the following statements regarding 'Social Advertising': 1. It can be undertaken by the Government. 2. It is exclusively undertaken by the Government and not private agencies. 3. It conveys a larger message to society. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
In the context of social movements, a 'signature campaign' refers to:
With reference to the technological evolution of print media, which of the following developments occurred during the 1940s?
In the context of mass media, the process by which media outlets influence public perception by selecting which issues are 'newsworthy' is known as:
Consider the following statements: 1. The term 'media' is the singular form of the word 'medium'. 2. Television and Radio are examples of Electronic Media. 3. Newspapers are examples of Print Media. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?