Question 1

Who is author of Areopagitica?
A)js mill
B)adamsmith
C)raja ram mohan roy
D)john milton

Accepted Answer

John Milton is the author of "Areopagitica," a pamphlet arguing against censorship and for the freedom of speech and expression, published in 1644.

Question 2

Which is the first private television channel in Kerala?
A)surya
B)india vision
C)asianet
D)kairali

Accepted Answer

Asianet is recognized as the first private television channel in Kerala, India. It was established in 1993, marking a significant milestone in the Malayalam television industry by introducing a privately owned broadcasting network.

Question 3

Freedom of the press is specifically stated in the constitution of ______________________
A)uk
B)france
C)india
D)us

Accepted Answer

The First Amendment to the United States Constitution explicitly protects freedom of the press.

Question 4

Global village concept is put forward by___________..
A)robert merton
B)seon mcbride
C)marshallmcluhan
D)wilburschramm

Accepted Answer

The concept of the global village was put forward by Marshall McLuhan, who suggested that electronic technology would contract the world into a village or tribe where everyone could contact everyone else instantly, thus overcoming physical distances.

Question 5

The Gutenberg Galaxy was authored by
A)johannes gutenberg
B)marshall mcluhan
C)george gerbner
D)kurt lewin

Accepted Answer

Marshall McLuhan is the author of "The Gutenberg Galaxy," which explores the effects of print culture on Western society.

Question 6

AFP is ____________________________________________. news agency
A)french
B)american
C)pakistani
D)palestine

Accepted Answer

AFP stands for Agence France-Presse, which is a French news agency.

Question 7

Embedded journalism as a concept emerged during
A)9/11 trials
B)american aggression of afghanistan
C)american aggression of iraq
D)american -iranstand off

Accepted Answer

Embedded journalism became widely recognized during the American-led invasion of Iraq in 2003. Reporters were embedded with military units to provide on-the-ground coverage of the conflict.

Question 8

Censorship began in
A)rome
B)greece
C)babylonia
D)alexandria

Accepted Answer

Censorship began in ancient Rome with the office of the censor, who was responsible for maintaining the census, supervising public morality, and overseeing certain aspects of the government's finances.

Question 9

Self censorship in media is mainly exercised by
A)government
B)readers
C)editors
D)political parties

Accepted Answer

Self-censorship in media is primarily exercised by editors, who may decide to withhold or alter content to avoid offending audiences, preempt regulatory issues, or align with the publication's policies and values.

Question 10

Jasmine revolution that triggered political unrest in North African and West Asian countries actually began in
A)egypt
B)libya
C)tunisia
D)yemen

Accepted Answer

The Jasmine Revolution began in Tunisia in December 2010, after Mohamed Bouazizi's self-immolation in protest of police corruption and ill treatment. This event sparked widespread protests across the country, leading to the ousting of President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali in January 2011. The success of the protests in Tunisia inspired similar movements in other Arab countries, leading to what is known as the Arab Spring.

Question 11

The name that is most associated with WikiLeaks is _________________________________
A)julian assange
B)timbernet
C)billgates
D)richardstallman

Accepted Answer

Julian Assange is the founder of WikiLeaks, an organization that publishes news leaks and classified media provided by anonymous sources.

Question 12

The normal period in which information is handed over to the applicant is
A)20 -25days
B)25 -30 days
C)30 -35 days
D)35 -40 days

Accepted Answer

The normal period for handing over information to an applicant is typically 30 days.

Question 13

RTI Act has jurisdiction all over India except
A)nagaland
B)arunachal pradesh
C)mizoram
D)jammu & kashmir

Accepted Answer

The Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005, is applicable all over India. However, Jammu & Kashmir had its own RTI Act, 2009, which was similar to the central RTI Act but was specific to the state. After the abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019, the central RTI Act became applicable to Jammu & Kashmir as well, but historically, it was an exception.

Question 14

P. Sainath is
A)fashion reporter
B)war photographer
C)environment reporter
D)rural affairs reporter

Accepted Answer

P. Sainath is widely recognized for his reporting on rural affairs, particularly in India, focusing on issues such as poverty, farmer suicides, and the agrarian crisis.

Question 15

Paid news syndrome was first reported during the assembly elections in 2009 in
A)maharashtra
B)madhyapradesh
C)uttaranchal
D)rajasthan

Accepted Answer

Paid news syndrome was first reported during the Maharashtra assembly elections in 2009.

Question 16

J. Gopikrishnan who unearthed the 2G spectrum scandal was a reporter of ______________________
A)the times of india
B)the pioneer
C)the telegraph
D)dna

Accepted Answer

J. Gopikrishnan is a journalist who gained recognition for his reporting on the 2G spectrum scandal, and he was associated with The Pioneer newspaper during the time he uncovered the details of the scandal.

Question 17

Who defined communication as social interaction through messages?
A)theodorson and theodorson
B)george gerbner
C)daniel lerner
D)joseph devito

Accepted Answer

George Gerbner defined communication as social interaction through messages.

Question 18

Kinesics is the study of
A)facial expression
B)personal appearance
C)body language
D)clothing

Accepted Answer

Kinesics is the study of body language, which includes gestures, posture, and other forms of non-verbal communication.

Question 19

Who invented Kinetograph?
A)thomas alva edison
B)william dickson
C)lumier brothers
D)john baird

Accepted Answer

William Dickson, working under Thomas Edison, is credited with inventing the Kinetograph, an early motion picture camera.

Question 20

Piravi is a film directed by
A)adoorgopalakrishnan
B)shaji n karun
C)shyamaprasad
D)g aravindan

Accepted Answer

"Piravi" is a film directed by Shaji N. Karun. It is a critically acclaimed Malayalam film that was released in 1989.

Quiz 3: Media and Communication

Who is author of Areopagitica?

Which is the first private television channel in Kerala?

Freedom of the press is specifically stated in the constitution of ______________________

Global village concept is put forward by___________..

The Gutenberg Galaxy was authored by

AFP is ____________________________________________. news agency

Embedded journalism as a concept emerged during

Censorship began in

Self censorship in media is mainly exercised by

Jasmine revolution that triggered political unrest in North African and West Asian countries actually began in

The name that is most associated with WikiLeaks is _________________________________

The normal period in which information is handed over to the applicant is

RTI Act has jurisdiction all over India except

P. Sainath is

Paid news syndrome was first reported during the assembly elections in 2009 in

J. Gopikrishnan who unearthed the 2G spectrum scandal was a reporter of ______________________

Who defined communication as social interaction through messages?

Kinesics is the study of

Who invented Kinetograph?

Piravi is a film directed by