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

Total Questions: 100

31. AI-powered paraphrasing tool helps to rewrite, edit and change the tone of their text to improve clarity is called_____.

Correct Answer: A. Quill bot
Solution:QuillBot is an AI-powered paraphrasing tool designed to help users rewrite and improve the clarity of their text. Using advanced natural language processing algorithms, QuillBot can analyze the input text and generate alternative versions that convey the same meaning but with different wording or phrasing.

It offers users the flexibility to adjust the tone, style, and complexity of the output to better suit their needs.

QuillBot can be particularly useful for writers, students, professionals, and anyone looking to enhance the readability and effectiveness of their writing by providing suggestions for rephrasing and restructuring sentences.

32. 'First voice last word' is the punchline uses by:

Correct Answer: B. Indian Express
Solution:The punchline "First Voice, Last Word" is used by the Hindustan Times newspaper. The newspaper's positioning represents its ethos, with "First Voice" referring to its digital-first approach and "Last Word" representing the essence of journalistic excellence.

The Hindustan Times is an English-language daily broadsheet newspaper that was launched in 1924.

33. The 'viral coder' is a form of ______.

Correct Answer: C. Cyber Crime
Solution:The term "viral coder" is associated with cybercrime, specifically with individuals or groups who engage in creating and spreading malicious software, often referred to as viruses.

These viruses are designed to infect computer systems, networks, or devices, with the intention of causing various forms of harm. This harm can include stealing sensitive information, disrupting system operations, extorting money through ransomware, or even using infected devices to launch further cyber attacks.

34. As per the CBFC data, in which of the last financial years, the number of films and short films India was the minimum?

Correct Answer: C. commercial announcement
Solution:According to the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), the number of films certified in 2020-21 was the lowest in the last five years, at 8,299. In 2021-22, the CBFC certified 12,719 films, and in 2022-23, the CBFC certified 18,070 films.

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting stated that the decline in the number of films seeking certification from the CBFC was due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2023, India saw an 11% increase in the number of movies released compared to 2022, with over 1,700 new films released.

35. Syndication means ______.

Correct Answer: D. programmes dispatched on user's network
Solution:Syndication means programmes dispatched on user's network. Syndication refers to the licensing of content, such as television programs, articles, or podcasts, to multiple broadcasters or publications.

This allows the content creator to reach a wider audience and generate revenue, while the broadcasters or publishers gain access to high-quality content without having to produce it themselves which can save them time and money.

Syndication can also be a way for niche content to find an audience, as it allows smaller broadcasters or publications to offer content that they might not otherwise be able to produce on their own.

36. Internet was the project of agency.

Correct Answer: D. Arpanet
Solution:The Internet was originally a project of the United States Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA), an agency of the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). In 1969, ARPA funded the development of the Advanced Research Projects Agency Network (ARPANET), which eventually evolved into the Internet.

The initial purpose of ARPANET was to link computers at Pentagon-funded research institutions over telephone lines. The goal was to developа computer network that could function after a nuclear attack.

37. Who is the first Radio Broadcaster in the world?

Correct Answer: A. Lee. De. Forest
Solution:The first radio broadcaster in the world is: Lee De Forest. Lee De Forest, an American inventor, is credited with making significant contributions to the development of radio technology, including the invention of the Audio vacuum tube, which greatly improved the amplification of radio signals.

He conducted some of the earliest experiments in radio broadcasting in the early 20th century, paving the way for the establishment of radio as a mass communication medium.

38. An absolute or true zero point is used in the:

Correct Answer: B. Ordinal scale
Solution:An absolute or true zero point is used in the Ordinal scale. The ordinal scale is the highest level of measurement that possesses all the properties of the other scales along with a true zero point, which represents the absence of the attribute being measured.

This allows for meaningful ratios to be formed, such as one value being twice or half of another value, making arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) meaningful and applicable.

39. As per Press Council Act, how many members from working journalists were nominated on the press council as a member?

Correct Answer: C. 13
Solution:According to the Press Council Act, 1965, the Press Council of India (PCI) has 13 members from working journalists, of which at least six must be newspaper editors.

The remaining seven members are working journalists who are not editors. The PCI also has six members from people who manage or own newspapers.

40. Which of these is not a barrier to communication?

Correct Answer: B. Financial Barriers
Solution:Financial barriers are not considered a traditional barrier to communication. Financial barriers refer to a lack of financial resources or funding to support communication activities, such as advertising or marketing campaigns.

While financial constraints can limit the scope and reach of communication efforts, it is considered a barrier to communication in the traditional sense.