Question 1

Who was recently appointed as the Editor-in-chief of outlook magazine replacing Vinod Mehta?
A)rajiv shukla
B)pradeep bhakshi
C)krishna kumar
D)rajiv ahir

Accepted Answer

Krishna Kumar was appointed as the Editor-in-chief of Outlook magazine, succeeding Vinod Mehta.

Question 2

Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) a voluntary organization of advertisers is head quartered at?
A)bombay
B)secunderabad
C)kolkata
D)new delhi

Accepted Answer

The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) is headquartered in Mumbai, which was historically known as Bombay.

Question 3

Directorate of Advertising and Visual Publicity (DAVP) is headed by?
A)secretary general
B)chairman
C)director general
D)president

Accepted Answer

The Directorate of Advertising and Visual Publicity (DAVP) is headed by the Director General.

Question 4

Which among the following activity is concerned with creating goodwill, and providing better ambience for an organization of function effectively …..
A)advertising
B)public relations
C)communication
D)press release

Accepted Answer

Public relations is focused on creating goodwill and a positive image for an organization, which helps it function more effectively by managing its reputation and building strong relationships with various stakeholders.

Question 5

'News and truth are not the same thing'- Who said these words?
A)jerome.k.taylor
B)henry ikaka
C)watler luppman
D)ravel mzoko

Accepted Answer

Walter Lippmann, a notable American writer, reporter, and political commentator, is credited with saying, "News and truth are not the same thing." This reflects his insights on media and public opinion.

Question 6

Wi-Fi Refers to
A)width fixture
B)wireless fidelity
C)wireless fixture
D)width figure

Accepted Answer

Wi-Fi is commonly misunderstood to mean "wireless fidelity," but it actually doesn't stand for anything. The term was created by a brand-consulting firm as a play on words with Hi-Fi (High Fidelity), a term used in audio technology. However, "wireless fidelity" has become a popular but incorrect interpretation.

Question 7

A Newspaper's first edition of the day is known as
A)bull dog
B)dummy
C)hoax
D)newshole

Accepted Answer

The term "bull dog" refers to the first edition of a newspaper for the day, often released in the early morning. This edition is typically the first to hit the streets and is named for its early timing, much like a bulldog being ahead of the pack.

Question 8

Associated Press of India (API) a domestic news agency was started by
A)keval. j. kumar
B)k.c. roy
C)govind phule
D)rama raju sinha

Accepted Answer

The Associated Press of India (API), a domestic news agency, was started by K.C. Roy.

Question 9

PTI (Press Trust of India) celebrated the Golden Jubilee of it's inception in the year?
A)1999
B)2000
C)1995
D)1990

Accepted Answer

The answer of PTI (Press Trust of India) celebrated the...

Question 10

What does the Latin Word "Communis" mean?
A)commute
B)communication
C)common
D)none of these

Accepted Answer

The Latin word "communis" translates directly to "common" in English, indicating something shared by all or many.

Question 11

The film "Alam Ara" was produced by
A)ardeshir irani
B)satya charu
C)gopinath varma
D)vipin chandra

Accepted Answer

"Alam Ara," released in 1931, was directed and produced by Ardeshir Irani. It is notable for being the first Indian sound film.

Question 12

Expansion of CNN is?
A)canadian news network
B)communication news network
C)cable news network
D)common news network

Accepted Answer

C) Cable News Network is the correct expansion for CNN, which is a major news television channel.

Question 13

The Regional office of Central Board of film certification in Kerala is situated at?
A)kochi
B)thiruvananthapuram
C)thrissur
D)kozhikode

Accepted Answer

The Regional office of the Central Board of Film Certification in Kerala is situated in Thiruvananthapuram.

Question 14

ARPANET (Advanced Research Project Agency Network) was launched in
A)1965
B)1969
C)1958
D)1919

Accepted Answer

ARPANET was launched in 1969.

Question 15

Goenka award for excellence in journalism is constituted by
A)pti
B)times group
C)express group
D)iuwj

Accepted Answer

The Goenka award for excellence in journalism is constituted by the Express Group.

Question 16

A whistle blower means?
A)a professional musician
B)a crusader against corruption
C)legal officer in a lower court
D)chief of a news agency

Accepted Answer

A whistleblower is someone who exposes any kind of information or activity that is deemed illegal, unethical, or not correct within an organization that is either private or public. The term is most commonly used to refer to someone who exposes corruption or wrongdoing, hence "a crusader against corruption" is the correct definition.

Question 17

The program Devil's Advocate in CNNIBN is hosted by?
A)karanthapar
B)prannoy roy
C)arnab goswami
D)rajdeep sardesai

Accepted Answer

Karan Thapar is the host of the program Devil's Advocate on CNN-IBN.

Question 18

Right to Information ACT (RTI) applies to all the states and UT's of India except
A)kerala
B)jammu & kashmir
C)goa
D)nagaland

Accepted Answer

The Right to Information Act (RTI) applies to all states and union territories of India, but Jammu & Kashmir had its own State Right to Information Act prior to the abrogation of its special status in August 2019. After the abrogation, the central RTI Act became applicable to Jammu & Kashmir as well, but historically, it was an exception.

Question 19

Frequency Modulation (FM) Radio was invented by?
A)edwin. h. armstrong
B)jacques diouf
C)andy zeollick
D)mckarthy wolf

Accepted Answer

Edwin H. Armstrong is credited with inventing frequency modulation (FM) radio. He developed FM technology in the 1930s as a means of reducing noise and improving the quality of radio broadcasts.

Question 20

The term ' Mockumentary' is the portmanteau of?
A)mockum + documentary
B)mock + documentary
C)motion + documentary
D)mog + documentary

Accepted Answer

The term 'Mockumentary' is a portmanteau of 'mock' and 'documentary', indicating a documentary-style film or television show that is actually a parody or satire.

Quiz 4: Media and Communication : Editors, Advertisers, and News Agencies

Who was recently appointed as the Editor-in-chief of outlook magazine replacing Vinod Mehta?

Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) a voluntary organization of advertisers is head quartered at?

Directorate of Advertising and Visual Publicity (DAVP) is headed by?

Which among the following activity is concerned with creating goodwill, and providing better ambience for an organization of function effectively …..

'News and truth are not the same thing'- Who said these words?

Wi-Fi Refers to

A Newspaper's first edition of the day is known as

Associated Press of India (API) a domestic news agency was started by

PTI (Press Trust of India) celebrated the Golden Jubilee of it's inception in the year?

What does the Latin Word "Communis" mean?

The film "Alam Ara" was produced by

Expansion of CNN is?

The Regional office of Central Board of film certification in Kerala is situated at?

ARPANET (Advanced Research Project Agency Network) was launched in

Goenka award for excellence in journalism is constituted by

A whistle blower means?

The program Devil's Advocate in CNNIBN is hosted by?

Right to Information ACT (RTI) applies to all the states and UT's of India except

Frequency Modulation (FM) Radio was invented by?

The term ' Mockumentary' is the portmanteau of?