UGC NET/JRF EXAM, Mass Communication and Journalism, January-2025

Total Questions: 100

91. Read the following passage and answer the questions:

Prior to exploring type and tonality of Social Media's coverage of the emergence and spread of the COVID19 menance, it is probably pertinent to understand why Social Media is relevant and thus demands attention.

As technology has progressed, mobile phones have evolved from being just a device to make calls or send messages. Present line of mobile phones come with several features, compelling users to depend on it for myriad purposes.

Instant communication, voice or textual, is being facilitated by mobiles and social networking platforms it is providing access to. According to Data Reportal (2020) internet is being currently used globally by 60% people, which in figures translate to over 4.6 billion.

Over a one-year period ending October 2020, internet use base grew by 321 million. The annual growth rate of internet adoption has been computed at 7%, implying addition of over 8,75,000 per day (Data Reportal 2020).

Though a significant majority, nearly 91%, utilize their mobiles to access the internet, laptops and desktops continue to be used for this purpose. Till October 2020, number of social media user was pegged at over 4 billion which amounts to 53% of the total global headcount.

As per the paragraph what is annual growth of internet adoption and implying addition per day?

Correct Answer: 4. 7% and 8,75,000/-
Solution:The paragraph explicitly states:

“The annual growth rate of internet adoption has been computed at 7%, implying addition of over 8,75,000 per day (Data Reportal 2020).”

Therefore, both the growth rate (7%) and the daily addition (8,75,000) are clearly mentioned and matched.

Correct answer: 4: 7% and 8,75,000/-.

92. As per the paragraph how many people are using internet worldwide?

Correct Answer: 1. 4.6 billion
Solution:The passage says:

“According to Data Reportal (2020), internet is being currently used globally by 60% people, which in figures translate to over 4.6 billion.”

This indicates that more than 4.6 billion people were using the internet worldwide by the mentioned time.

Correct answer: 1: 4.6 billion.

93. As per the paragraph what is the main reason for mobile phone's popularity?

Correct Answer: 1. They come with serval features, compelling users to depend on it for various purposes
Solution:As per the paragraph:

“Present line of mobile phones come with several features, compelling users to depend on it for myriad purposes.”

This reflects the main reason for mobile phone popularity—their multifunctionality beyond just calling or texting.

Correct answer: 1: They come with several features, compelling users to depend on it for various purposes.

94. As per the paragraph worldwide how many people access internet via mobile phones?

Correct Answer: 1. 91%
Solution:The paragraph clearly states:

“Though a significant majority, nearly 91%, utilize their mobiles to access the internet…”

Hence, the correct percentage of global internet users who use mobile phones for access is 91%.

Correct answer: 1: 91%.

95. As per the paragraph, how many people were using social media worldwide?

Correct Answer: 1. Over 4 billion
Solution:As given in the passage:

“Till October 2020, number of social media users was pegged at over 4 billion which amounts to 53% of the total global headcount.”

Therefore, the number of global social media users at the time was over 4 billion.

Correct answer: 1: Over 4 billion.

96. Read the following passage and answer the questions:

The differences between 'video production' and 'television production' have become increasingly blurred. Most video production is concerned with non-broadcast programme making.

Video productions are generally distributed via DVDs or online. Although video productions are generally made with a lower budget, it does not mean that few people see them.

A simple tour of YouTube will show that millions of people are looking at video productions every day. Television productions, on the other hand, are usually shown to a large public audience by broadcast or cable transmission, either 'live' or 'recorded'.

Television transmissions are required to conform to closely controlled technical standards. However, television productions may be considered to be a type of video production once they are distributed in a non broadcast method (DVD, Internet, etc.).

With the high quality of .today's consumer and prosumer equipment, video productions can be made with equipments ranging from that meeting the most sophisticated professional broadcast standards to low-cost consumer items.

As per the paragraph when do television productions become video production?

Correct Answer: 4. When they are distributed in a non broadcast method like DVD and internet etc.
Solution:The passage clearly states:

“Television productions may be considered to be a type of video production once they are distributed in a non broadcast method (DVD, Internet, etc.).”

This means that TV content, originally intended for broadcast, becomes video production when distributed via non-broadcast platforms like DVDs or online streaming.

Correct answer: 4: When they are distributed in a non broadcast method like DVD and internet etc.

97. As per the paragraph how TV productions are shown to audience?

Correct Answer: 1. By Broadcast or Cable Transmission
Solution:From the passage:

“Television productions, on the other hand, are usually shown to a large public audience by broadcast or cable transmission, either ‘live’ or ‘recorded’.”

Therefore, the primary medium through which TV productions reach audiences is via broadcast or cable networks, not DVDs or online, which are more aligned with video productions.

Correct answer: 1: By Broadcast or Cable Transmission.

98. As per the paragraph how video productions are shown to audience?

Correct Answer: 4. Video productions are shown to audience through DVDs and online
Solution:As clearly mentioned:

“Most video production is concerned with non-broadcast programme making. Video productions are generally distributed via DVDs or online.”

Hence, DVDs and internet platforms (like YouTube or streaming services) are the primary modes of distribution for video productions, as opposed to live broadcast methods.

Correct answer: 4: Video productions are shown to audience through DVDs and online

99. As per the paragraph what is the difference between 'video production' and 'television production'?

Correct Answer: 1. Video production is for non-broadcast and shown to a smaller public whereas television productions are for broadcast and shown to large audience.
Solution:From the passage:

“Most video production is concerned with non-broadcast programme making… Although video productions are generally made with a lower budget, it does not mean that few people see them.”

“Television productions… are usually shown to a large public audience by broadcast or cable…”

This emphasizes the main distinction:

• Video production = non-broadcast + potentially smaller/more targeted audience
• TV production = broadcast + large public audience

Correct answer: 1: Video production is for non-broadcast and shown to a smaller public whereas television productions are for broadcast and shown to large audience.

100. As per the paragraph how video productions can be made?

Correct Answer: 1. With high quality broadcast level equipment to low-cost consumer items
Solution:The passage clearly states:

“Video productions can be made with equipment ranging from that meeting the most sophisticated professional broadcast standards to low-cost consumer items.”

This indicates the flexibility in production quality and equipment range available to video producers — from top-tier professional tools to budget-friendly consumer cameras.

Correct answer: 1: With high quality broadcast level equipment to low-cost consumer items