UGC NET/JRF EXAM, Mass Communication & Journalism, March-2023*

Total Questions: 100

81. Identify the chronological order of Newspapers.

(a) The Tribune
(b) Indian Express
(c) The Time of India
(d) The Hindu
(e) Hindustan Times

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: B. (c), (d), (a), (e), (b)
Solution:The chronological order of the establishment of these newspapers is: The Times of India in 1838 (c), The Hindu in 1878 (d), The Tribune in 1881 (a), Hindustan Times in 1924 (e), and Indian Express in 1932 (b). These newspapers have been pivotal in shaping public opinion and discourse in India over the years.

82. Arrange the Press Committees and Commission chronologically from the earliest to the most recent:

(a) Sharad Pawar Committee
(b) Verghese Committee
(c) P.C. Joshi Committee
(d) Kuldip Nayar Committee
(e) Vidyalankar Committee

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: C. (e), (d), (b), (c), (a)
Solution:The chronological order of the Press Committees and Commissions is: Vidyalankar Committee in 1947 (e), Kuldip Nayar Committee in 1982 (d).

Verghese Committee in 1975 (b), P.C. Joshi Committee in 1984 (c), and Sharad Pawar Committee in 1991 (a). These committees have played a significant role in structuring the Indian press and its ethical standards.

83. Identify the chronology of Press Councils' Chairman:

(a) Justice A.N. Sen
(b) Justice G.N. Roy
(c) Justice P.B. Sawant
(d) Justice N. Rajagopala Ayyangar
(e) Justice K. Jayachandra Reddy

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: A. (d), (a), (c), (e), (b)
Solution:The correct chronological sequence of the Press Councils' Chairmen is as follows: Justice N. Rajagopala Ayyangar (d) was the first Chairman of the Press Council of India, serving from 1966 to 1968. He was followed by Justice A.N.

Sen (a) from 1982 to 1987, then Justice P.B. Sawant (c) from 1995 to 2001, Justice K. Jayachandra Reddy (e) from 2001 to 2004, and finally Justice G.N. Roy (b) from 2004 to 2009.

The Press Council of India is a statutory body in India responsible for preserving the freedom of the press and maintaining and improving the standards of newspapers and news agencies.

84. Write the correct sequence of Television events.

(a) SITE programme started
(b) Regular service started in Delhi
(c) Commercial TV commenced
(d) INSAT 1A became operational
(e) Terrestrial Transmission started

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: B. (b), (a), (c), (e), (d)
Solution:The sequence of key events in the history of television in India is as follows: regular service started in Delhi in 1965 (b), followed by the Satellite Instructional Television Experiment (SITE) program in 1975 (a), commercial TV commenced in 1976 (c),

terrestrial transmission began in 1982 (e), and finally, INSAT-1A, India's first operational multi-purpose communication and meteorology satellite, became operational in 1982 (d).

Understanding the timeline of television evolution in India gives insight into how technology and government initiatives have shaped broadcasting in the country.

85. Arrange chronologically the films of famous actor, Raj Kumar.

(a) Mother India
(b) Paigam
(c) Dil Apna Preet Parai
(d) Godan
(e) Gharana

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: C. (a), (b), (c), (e), (d)
Solution:The correct chronological sequence of films featuring the famous Indian actor Raj Kumar is as follows: "Mother India" in 1957 (a), "Paigam” in 1959 (b), "Dil Apna Preet Parai" in 1960 (c), "Gharana" in 1961 (e), and "Godan" in 1963 (d).

Raj Kumar, also known as Raaj Kumar, was one of the most popular actors in the history of Indian cinema, known for his distinctive dialogue delivery style and grand persona.

His filmography reflects the range of characters and narratives explored in Indian cinema during the 1950s and 1960s.

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

Assertion (A): The two main types of modulation of radio signals are called Amplitude Modulation and Frequency Modulation.
Reason (R): Modulation is a system designed to decrease the frequency of signals.

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

Correct Answer: C. (A) is correct, but (R) is incorrect.
Solution:The assertion is correct that Amplitude Modulation (AM) and Frequency Modulation (FM) are two main types of radio signal modulation.

However, the reason is incorrect as modulation is not designed to decrease the frequency of signals but to encode information in a carrier wave by varying its frequency, phase, amplitude, etc.

87. Given below are two statements:

Statement I: 'Language' word came from Greek word 'lingua' meaning 'tongue'. As such language can be defined as the 'use of the tongue' to create meaning bearing forms.
Statement II: Media dominance is a technique of buying a large amount of space on time in one medium for an advertisement or program.

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

Correct Answer: D. Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is correct.
Solution:Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is correct: The word "language" does not originate from the Greek word "lingua", but from the Latin "lingua" meaning "tongue" or "speech". Hence, the first statement is incorrect.

Statement II is correct - media dominance or media dominance strategy refers to the practice of heavily focusing advertising or content efforts in one medium over others. This might involve buying a large amount of advertising space or time in that medium.

This strategy can be effective when a specific medium reaches a significant portion of the target market and aligns with the goals and message of the advertising campaign. However, a diverse media mix is usually recommended to achieve optimal reach and impact.

88. Given below are two statements:

Statement I: Kuleshov effect theory proposed by Russian film theorist Lev Kuleshov says that a single shot can be given a different interpretation when shown next to another one.
Statement II: Those who already are knowledgeable receive more benefit from the media and new information technologies than those who are not.

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

Correct Answer: A. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
Solution:Both Statement I and Statement II are correct. The Kuleshov effect is a film editing effect demonstrated by Russian filmmaker Lev Kuleshov and the statement II is referring to the knowledge gap hypothesis.

89. Given below are two statements:

Statement I: Freedom of speech is right to speak out publicly or privately, through any medium of expression.
Statement II: Information society is world order in which the exchange of information shapes social and economic systems.

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

Correct Answer: A. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
Solution:Both Statement I and Statement II are correct. Freedom of speech allows individuals to express themselves without interference or constraint by the government.

An information society is a society where the creation, distribution, use, integration and manipulation of information is a significant economic, political, and cultural activity.

90. Given below are two statements:

Statement I: New Media technologies are those, which are involved in the creation, delivery and consumption of media content.
Statement II: These media apply specially to digital media, such as digital satellite, internet linked PC's, MP3 player etc.

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

Correct Answer: A. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
Solution:Both Statement I and Statement II are correct. New media technologies are involved in the creation, delivery and consumption of media content. This includes digital media, such as digital satellite, internet linked PCs, MP3 players, etc.