UGC NET/JRF EXAM, Mass Communication and Journalism, June-2023

Total Questions: 100

1. Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).

Assertion (A): Local Cable television channels air the public affairs programming and other local produced shows.
Reason (R): They include community bulletin boards, educational programming, coverage of govt. meetings and programs created by members of the community.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: C. (A) is true, but (R) is false
Solution: Assertion (A): This statement is true. Local cable channels often focus on content relevant to the local community.
Reason (R): This statement is also true. Public affairs programming typically covers topics like community announcements, educational shows, government proceedings, and programs produced by local residents.

Educational programming may include content aimed at informing and educating the community on various topics. Coverage of government meetings reflects the channels' commitment to keeping the public informed about local governance.

Lastly, programs created by members of the community highlight the channels' efforts to engage with and represent the interests and talents with in the local area.

2. 'The Elephant Whispers' is the Indian film to win the Academy Award for best documentary short film. Name the director of this film.

Correct Answer: C. B. Nursing Rao
Solution:Kartiki Gonsalves directed the 2022 documentary film The Elephant Whispers, which won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Film in 2023.

The film is about the bond between a couple and an orphaned baby elephant, Raghu. The film is set in Mudumalai National Park and follows Bomman and Bellie, a South Indian couple who care for Raghu.

It documents the trio's bond as they help the baby elephantrecover and survive, and also serves as a record of the park's natural landscape and the connection between the land and its people.

3. When 100th episode of 'Mann ki Baat' broadcasted?

Correct Answer: C. March, 2023
Solution:"Mann Ki Baat" is a radio program in India hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, where he addresses the nation on various topics. The 100th episode of "Mann Ki Baat" was a significant milestone in the program's history.

It was broadcasted in April 2023, marking a momentous occasion for the program's continued engagement with the Indian public.

The Prime Minister typically uses these broadcasts to share his thoughts, ideas, and initiatives, and the 100th episode would likely have been an opportunity to reflect on the program's impact and to address important issues facing the nation.

4. Select the right options by identifying the facts from following:

(a) India world dot com is the first site of the country which was started in March, 1995.
(b) First Hindi portal Web Duniya was launched on 23rd September, 1999.
(c) First E-mail service in Indian languages E-Patra was launched in February, 2020.
(d) Rediff Dot com site was launched in 1998.
(e) India Times Dot com was launched in 1995.

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: C. (a), (b) and (d) only
Solution:

(a) IndiaWorld.com is indeed the first website in India, which was launched in March 1995. It played a significant role in the early days of the internet in India, providing various online services and content.

(b) Web Duniya was the first Hindi portal, launched on 23rd September 1999. This portal aimed to cater to Hindi-speaking internet users and provided content and services in the Hindi language, contributing to the digital inclusion of Hindi speakers.

(c) IndiaTimes.com was launched in 1995, making it one of the earliest Indian websites. It emerged as a popular online news portal and offered various services such as email, chat, and content across different categories.

5. All India Radio Centres of Mumbai, Pune and Nagpur launched Advertisement Broadcasting Services in the year:

Correct Answer: C. 1985
Solution:All India Radio (AIR) launched its Commercial Broadcasting Service in 1967, on an experimental basis in its Mumbai, Nagpur, and Pune stations. The service was extended to 110 Primary Channel Stations,
30 Vividh Bharati Centres, 76 Local Radio Stations (LRS), and four FM Metro Channels.

The Committee on Broadcasting and Information Media (Chanda Committee) recommended in 1966 that advertising would be the most fruitful source of revenue for AIR to expand its network and improve its programs.

The government accepted the recommendation, and AIR introduced commercials in 1967. This marked the beginning of India's first commercial radio and the Golden Age of Advertising.

6. Which of the following quality must be possessed by a correspondent?

(a) News sense
(b) Buttering
(c) Curiosity
(d) Technical knowledge
(e) Cleverness

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: B. (b), (c), (e) only
Solution:(a) News sense: This refers to the ability to identify and understand newsworthy events and topics, essential for effective reporting.

(c) Curiosity: A correspondent should have a natural inclination to ask questions, investigate, and seek out information, which fuels the journalistic process.

(d) Technical knowledge: Correspondents should have a good understanding of the technical aspects related to their field, such as media technology, communication tools, and journalistic practices, to ensure accurate and effective reporting.

7. In 1861, Robert Night started Times of India with combination of three newspapers. Which of the following were not included in the three news papers.

Correct Answer: B. Bombay Standard
Solution:"Madras Courier" was not included in the three newspapers that were combined to form The Times of India. In 1861, Robert Knight, an English journalist, founded The Times of India by merging three existing newspapers in Bombay.

These three newspapers were the Bombay Times, the Bombay Standard, and the Bombay Telegraph.

By combining these three newspapers, Robert Knight aimed to create a comprehensive and influential publication that would serve the interests of the British colonial administration as well as the English-speaking population of Bombay.

8. Match List-I with List-IІ.

List-IList-II
(Inter Governmental Agencies)(Nation)
(a) I.F PressI. Taiwan
(b) SAPAII. Japan
(c) C.N.A.III. South Africa
(d) Middle east news agenciesIV. Egypt

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(a)(b)(c)(d)
A.IIIIIVII
B.IIIIIIIV
C.IVIIIIII
D.IIIIIIVI
Correct Answer: C.
Solution:(a) Ji Ji Press - II. Japan: Ji Ji Press is a Japanese news agency that was established in 1945. Ji Ji Press is one of Japan's two major news agencies and provides a wide range of news, data, and other information to subscribers in Japan and abroad.

(b) SAPA - III. South Africa: SAPA refer to the South African Press Association, which was South Africa's national news agency until it closed in 2015. The agency was founded in 1938 by major South African newspapers to facilitate the sharing of news.

(c) C.N.A.I. Taiwan: C.N.A. stands for Central News Agency, which is the national news agency of Taiwan. It is the oldest, largest, and most reliable news agency in the country. The CNA is a non-profit corporation that issues over 1,000 news stories a day in Chinese, English, and Japanese.

(d) Middle East News Agencies IV. Egypt: The Middle East News Agency (MENA) is a news agency based in Cairo, Egypt, that was founded in 1955 as a joint stock company owned by Egyptian press establishments.

9. Members of the Second Press Commission constituted under the chairmanship of K.K. Mathew are:

(a) Madan Bhatia
(b) Arun Shourie
(c) Rajendra Mathur
(d) Nikhil Chakrabarty
(e) P.V. Gadgil

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: C. (b), (c) and (e) only
Solution:The Second Press Commission, which operated from 1978/80-1982, had 10 members and was chaired by Justice K.К. Mathew. Members of the commission were:
(a) Madan Bhatia, (c) Rajendra Mathur And (e) P.V. Gadgil.

The commission's terms of reference included studying: Freedom of the press, Readers' right to objective news and free comments, Editors' authority over advertisements, Internal stability and national security, and The press's social responsibility and accountability. The commission submitted its report in 1982.

10. The cartoonists of English News Paper are:

(a) Sudhir Tailang
(b) Jagat
(c) Rajesh
(d) Sudhir Dhar
(e) Ponappа

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: C. (b), (c) and (d) only
Solution:(a) Sudhir Tailang: Sudhir Tailang was a renowned Indian cartoonist known for his work in various English newspapers. His cartoons often addressed social and political issues with wit and humor.

(d) Sudhir Dhar: Sudhir Dhar was another prominent Indian cartoonistwho contributed to English newspapers. His cartoons were well-known for their simplicity and effective communication of complex issues.

(e) Ponappa: Ponappa is also a well-known cartoonist who has contributed to English newspapers. His cartoons often provide insightful commentary on contemporary issues in India.