Question 1

Which is not a book written by "Raymond William"?

Accepted Answer

"Structural Transformation of the Public Sphere" was written by Jürgen Habermas, not Raymond Williams. The other options are indeed works by Raymond Williams.

Question 2

Who hold the view that "hegemony was a form of control exercised primarily through a societies super structure "

Accepted Answer

Antonio Gramsci is known for his theory of cultural hegemony, which describes how states use cultural institutions to maintain power in capitalist societies. He argued that control in society was maintained by the ruling class's domination over the cultural and ideological superstructures, rather than through force or coercion alone.

Question 3

The structural transformation of the public sphere is a work done by ……..

Accepted Answer

The structural transformation of the public sphere is a work done by Jürgen Habermas.

Question 4

According to Hebermas …………….is the realm where people can discuss the matters of general interest.

Accepted Answer

The public sphere, according to Habermas, is the realm where individuals can come together to freely discuss and identify societal problems, and through that discussion influence political action.

Question 5

--------culture is the entirety of ides, perspectives, attitudes, Images, and other phenomemon that are within the mainstream of a given culture

Accepted Answer

Popular culture encompasses the ideas, perspectives, attitudes, images, and other phenomena that are prevalent within the mainstream of a given culture. It is often contrasted with high culture and is considered more representative of the everyday interests and practices of the general population.

Question 6

High culture is the culture of ------------

Accepted Answer

High culture typically refers to the set of cultural products, mainly in the arts, held in the highest esteem by a culture. This term is often associated with the cultural products that are seen as sophisticated, refined, and exclusive, which are usually accessible to or appreciated by only a small, elite group with the necessary education, intelligence, or cultural capital.

Question 7

------is an academic field of critical theory and literary criticism initially introduced by British in 1964

Accepted Answer

Cultural studies is the correct answer because it is an interdisciplinary field that examines the political dynamics of contemporary culture and its historical foundations. It was indeed introduced in the 1960s, primarily in Britain, with significant contributions from scholars like Raymond Williams and Stuart Hall, who are often associated with the Birmingham School of Cultural Studies.

Question 8

Who wrote the book "Introducing Cultural Studies?

Accepted Answer

Ziauddin Sardar is the author of the book "Introducing Cultural Studies."

Question 9

The year in which TV was introduced in India for the first time

Accepted Answer

Television was introduced in India for the first time in 1959.

Question 10

Who has given the name Akashavani to All India radio

Accepted Answer

The name "Akashvani" for All India Radio was given by Rabindranath Tagore, a renowned poet and Nobel laureate.

Question 11

In which year UNESCO published "The Declaration of Fundamental Principles Concerning the Contribution of Mass Media

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

__________means the globalization of the communication information companies

Accepted Answer

Media globalization refers to the worldwide integration and sharing of media and communication technologies, which fits the description of the globalization of communication information companies.

Question 13

Which is not a social Media?

Accepted Answer

TV (television) is not considered a social media platform. Social media involves interactive platforms where users can create, share, or exchange information and ideas in virtual communities and networks. Twitter, Facebook, and WhatsApp all fit this description, allowing user interaction and content sharing, whereas traditional television does not.

Quiz 2: Cultural Studies and Media History