Question 1

There are two main types of news; one is hard news, what is the other type?&#10;A)Tough news&#10;B)Soft news&#10;C)Intense news&#10;D)Complex news

Accepted Answer

Soft news is the correct term, contrasting with hard news by focusing on human interest stories, entertainment, and lifestyle features.

Question 2

Every arrested accused has to be produced before the court within &#8230;..&#10;A)24 hours&#10;B)48 hours&#10;C)15 days&#10;D)1 month

Accepted Answer

According to the law in most jurisdictions, an arrested individual must be presented before a court within 24 hours. This is to ensure that the arrest is lawful and to prevent illegal detention.

Question 3

By what name the first paragraph of the news is known?&#10;A)First para&#10;B)Introductory para&#10;C)Intro&#10;D)Top para

Accepted Answer

The first paragraph of a news article is commonly referred to as the "Intro" or "Lead," as it introduces the main points of the story.

Question 4

For publishing expunged part of the proceddings of the legislature a reporter may have to face&#10;A)Defamation&#10;B)Contempt of court&#10;C)Contempt of government&#10;D)Breach of privilege

Accepted Answer

Publishing expunged parts of the proceedings of the legislature can lead to a breach of privilege because it violates the rules or privileges of the legislative body. Legislatures have the authority to control the publication of their proceedings, and expunging parts of those proceedings is a part of exercising this control. Publishing such material goes against the legislature's decisions and can be seen as disrespecting its privileges and authority.

Question 5

&#8230;.. is a subject or area given to a reporter for regular coverage.&#10;A)Organisation&#10;B)Institution&#10;C)Beat&#10;D)Topic

Accepted Answer

A "beat" is a specific subject, sector, or area that a reporter is assigned to cover on a regular basis, such as the police beat, education beat, or health beat.

Question 6

In Watergate scandal, Watergate is name of a&#8230;.....&#10;A)River&#10;B)Hotel & commercial complex&#10;C)Lake&#10;D)Dam

Accepted Answer

Watergate is the name of a hotel and commercial complex in Washington, D.C., where the Democratic National Committee headquarters was burglarized in 1972, leading to the Watergate scandal.

Question 7

Anchor news is normally a&#8230;..&#10;A)Sport news&#10;B)Business news&#10;C)Soft news&#10;D)Hard news

Accepted Answer

The answer of Anchor news is normally a&#8230;..&#10;A)Sport news&#10;B)Business news&#10;C)Soft...

Question 8

Reporting department is headed by whom?&#10;A)Special Correspondent&#10;B)News Editor&#10;C)Chief Reporeter&#10;D)Head Reporter

Accepted Answer

The answer of Reporting department is headed by whom?&#10;A)Special Correspondent&#10;B)News...

Question 9

&#8230;....is a tool for resporters to directly obtain information from government organisations&#10;A)RTI&#10;B)PTI&#10;C)UNI&#10;D)AFP

Accepted Answer

RTI, or Right to Information, is a tool that allows citizens, including reporters, to request and obtain information from government organizations.

Question 10

Anna Hazare movement was against what?&#10;A)Dowry&#10;B)Corruption&#10;C)Castism&#10;D)Red tape

Accepted Answer

The Anna Hazare movement, also known as the India Against Corruption movement, was primarily against corruption. It sought the enactment of the Jan Lokpal Bill, a strong anti-corruption law.

Question 11

An incidwnt of a gas lekage from a factory comes under which beat?&#10;A)Education&#10;B)Judiciary&#10;C)Environment&#10;D)Real estate

Accepted Answer

The answer of An incidwnt of a gas lekage from...

Question 12

Head of police force in a city is &#8230;...&#10;A)Supt. of Police&#10;B)DGP&#10;C)IGP&#10;D)Police Commissioner

Accepted Answer

The answer of Head of police force in a city...

Question 13

In a state legislature Upper House is&#10;A)Lok Sabha&#10;B)Rajjya Sabha&#10;C)Council&#10;D)Assembly

Accepted Answer

The answer of In a state legislature Upper House is&#10;A)Lok...

Question 14

Generelly news about common people in uncommon situations and uncommon people in commin situations faals uder which news value?&#10;A)Timeliness&#10;B)Human interest&#10;C)Change&#10;D)Conflict

Accepted Answer

The answer of Generelly news about common people in uncommon...

Question 15

Which news value is considered as positive one?&#10;A)Proximity&#10;B)Consequances&#10;C)Progress&#10;D)Timeliness

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which news value is considered as positive...

Question 16

What a news media is supposed to tell to its audience?&#10;A)Truth&#10;B)Stories&#10;C)Fiction&#10;D)Quotes

Accepted Answer

The answer of What a news media is supposed to...

Deck 12: Journalism and News Reporting