Question 1

Recently The Hindu newspaper published an investigative report related to __________, which was termed by the Supreme Court of India as the legitimate one.&#10;A)Rafale deal&#10;B)Satyam scam&#10;C)Commonwealth scam&#10;D)Cement scam

Accepted Answer

The Hindu newspaper published an investigative report related to the Rafale deal, which was termed by the Supreme Court of India as legitimate. The report raised questions about the deal's pricing and decision-making processes, leading to significant public and political debate. However, the Supreme Court found no evidence of wrongdoing.

Question 2

Reporting based on a __________ source cannot be considered investigative.&#10;A)single&#10;B)Multiple&#10;C)Both A and B&#10;D)None of the above

Accepted Answer

Investigative reporting typically involves thorough research and verification from multiple sources. Relying on a single source does not meet the standards of investigative journalism, which requires cross-checking and corroboration to ensure accuracy and reliability.

Question 3

Investigative reporting is _________________.&#10;A)Sensationalism&#10;B)Yellow journalism&#10;C)watchdog journalism&#10;D)leak journalism

Accepted Answer

Investigative reporting is a form of journalism in which reporters deeply investigate a single topic of interest, such as serious crimes, political corruption, or corporate wrongdoing. This type of journalism is often referred to as "watchdog journalism" because its goal is to inform the public about significant issues and act as a watchdog on the powers that be.

Question 4

Investigative reporting is not ________________________.&#10;A)paparazzi journalism&#10;B)watchdog journalism&#10;C)Holding the powerful accountable&#10;D)Following the trail of wrongdoing

Accepted Answer

Investigative reporting is a form of journalism that aims to uncover the truth about a particular subject, often focusing on exposing wrongdoing, corruption, or abuse of power. It is distinct from paparazzi journalism, which primarily focuses on the personal lives of public figures and celebrities, often without a significant public interest justification. Watchdog journalism, holding the powerful accountable, and following the trail of wrongdoing are all aspects or descriptions of investigative reporting.

Question 5

In 2007,___________________ reporters Dana Priest and Ann Hull, made several visits to the Walter Reed Army Medical Center to expose the maltreatment of wounded war veterans.&#10;A)Washington Post&#10;B)Times of India&#10;C)The Guardian&#10;D)The Hindu

Accepted Answer

Washington Post reporters Dana Priest and Ann Hull conducted an investigation into the Walter Reed Army Medical Center, revealing the substandard treatment and living conditions of wounded war veterans. Their reporting brought significant attention to the issue and led to reforms.

Question 6

What does yellow journalism consist of?&#10;A)facts&#10;B)clickbait headline&#10;C)statistics&#10;D)fake news

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Question 7

Why is yellow journalism used?&#10;A)sell more news&#10;B)give right information&#10;C)for investigative journalism&#10;D)for citizen journalism

Accepted Answer

Yellow journalism is used to sell more news by sensationalizing stories, exaggerating details, or fabricating information to attract readers or viewers.

Question 8

A credible reporter is a one&#10;A)who reveleas his source&#10;B)writes one sided story&#10;C)does fair stories&#10;D)misquotes sources

Accepted Answer

A credible reporter is known for doing fair stories, which means they present balanced, accurate, and comprehensive reports without bias. Revealing sources, writing one-sided stories, and misquoting sources would undermine a reporter's credibility.

Question 9

Practice of yellow journalism started in which city?&#10;A)New York&#10;B)London&#10;C)Berlin&#10;D)Madras

Accepted Answer

Yellow journalism is associated with the fierce competition between Joseph Pulitzer's New York World and William Randolph Hearst's New York Journal in the late 19th century, making New York the city where this practice started.

Question 10

what are the principles of media ethics?&#10;A)independence from private and political interests&#10;B)independence from political interests&#10;C)indedbtedness to political interest&#10;D)beneficial to political interests

Accepted Answer

Media ethics principles emphasize independence from private and political interests to ensure unbiased reporting and integrity in journalism.

Question 11

When reporting a story do you need a direct source?&#10;A)Indirect sources are enough&#10;B)No&#10;C)Yes&#10;D)Sources are not important

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The answer of When reporting a story do you need...

Question 12

As a journalist you are not allowed to accept&#10;A)kickbacks&#10;B)stories&#10;C)data&#10;D)quotes

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The answer of As a journalist you are not allowed...

Question 13

What is India's ranking on the global list for journalists murdered in 2020?&#10;A)10&#10;B)24&#10;C)6&#10;D)12

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The answer of What is India's ranking on the global...

Question 14

Holding media trials by prime time anchor can be reffered as&#10;A)Yellow Journalism&#10;B)Fact based Journalism&#10;C)Ethical Journalism&#10;D)Advertorial

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The answer of Holding media trials by prime time anchor...

Question 15

If you are paid by a brand to write a story, what is it called?&#10;A)Editorial&#10;B)Advertorial&#10;C)Content Creation&#10;D)Strictly Editorial

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Question 16

If you see a colleague purposely fudging data in a story, what will you do?&#10;A)Report to the Editor&#10;B)Tell your other colleagues&#10;C)Behave as if nothing happened&#10;D)Tell your colleague it is wrong

Accepted Answer

The answer of If you see a colleague purposely fudging...

Question 17

A deadline is approaching, you don't have confirmation for a story, you will&#10;A)Inform the editor honestly&#10;B)lie to the editor&#10;C)Write a report without confirmation&#10;D)Not inform anyone and write the story

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The answer of A deadline is approaching, you don't have...

Question 18

If a company pays you gifts/money to write a positive story, you will&#10;A)write the story&#10;B)Not write the story&#10;C)Write the story after informing your editor&#10;D)Not write the story and also inform the editor

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The answer of If a company pays you gifts/money to...

Question 19

Before reporting any story should you email all parties for their quotes?&#10;A)Not Necessary&#10;B)Only the ones I prefer&#10;C)All parties should be emailed&#10;D)Don't have time to email

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Question 20

To confirm a story, is it okay to lie to the person mentioned in the story?&#10;A)Sometimes it is alright&#10;B)No&#10;C)Yes&#10;D)Always allowed to lie for confirmation

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The answer of To confirm a story, is it okay...

Question 21

The personal privileges you can ask a company in lieu of a story&#10;A)Train Tickets&#10;B)Flight Tickets&#10;C)Bus Tickets&#10;D)No Tickets

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The answer of The personal privileges you can ask a...

Question 22

If you are sued by someone for writing a story against them, what should you do?&#10;A)Apologise to them and beg for forgiveness&#10;B)Apologise to your editor&#10;C)Inform the editor and legal team&#10;D)Do not inform anyone and hire a lawyer independently

Accepted Answer

The answer of If you are sued by someone for...

Question 23

Yellow Journalism started in which era?&#10;A)1890s&#10;B)1990s&#10;C)2000s&#10;D)1920s

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Question 24

What can affect the credibility of a reporter?&#10;A)Factual Reporting&#10;B)Direct Sourcing&#10;C)Missing Deadline&#10;D)Misrepresentation

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Question 25

_______________ is considered to be biggest scandal anywhere in the world&#10;A)Bofors Scandal&#10;B)Stock Market Scandal&#10;C)2G Spectrum Scandal&#10;D)Watergate Scandal

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Deck 7: Investigative Reporting and Ethics