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

Total Questions: 100

81. Which Newspaper possessed the motto: 'Hindustan Ke Ham Hai; Hindustan Hamara Hai?

Correct Answer: B. Saraswati
Solution:The newspaper that carried the motto “Hindustan Ke Ham Hain; Hindustan Hamara Hai” was Swarajya. This Hindi-language daily newspaper, published from 1923, played a significant role in India’s freedom movement.

The motto, meaning “We are of Hindustan; Hindustan is ours,” reflected the newspaper’s strong nationalist sentiments and its commitment to India’s independence.

82. Arrange the International Newspapers chronologically from earliest to the recent.

(a) Boston News Letter
(b) New York Sun
(c) Post Dispatch
(d) New York Times
(e) Pennsylvania Evening Post

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: C. (a), (e), (b), (d), (c)
Solution:

(a) Boston News Letter: One of the earliest American newspapers, first published in 1704, by Boston postmaster John Campbell. The first issue was a single sheet of paper printed on both sides.

(e) Pennsylvania Evening Post: Established in 1775. The paper began daily publication in 1783, making it the first daily newspaper in the United States.

(b) New York Sun: Founded in 1833 by Benjamin Day and was the first successful penny daily newspaper. It was popular with the city’s working classes.

(d) New York Times: Established in 1851. The New York Times is an American daily newspaper based in New York City.

(c) Post Dispatch: Founded in 1878. The newspaper’s platform includes being devoted to the public welfare, independent, and not afraid to attack wrong.

83. Arrange the following informations on factual basis:

(a) Telecast of Zee Television was started on 2nd October, 1992.
(b) The News Corporation had purchased Star T.V. in 1993 and thereby Mardok started ruling the entire Asia.
(c) International Press Institute gave out International Excellence Award in Journalism to NDTV India.
(d) Arun Puri was vested with the responsibility of anchoring in 'Aaj Tak' (India Today Group).
(e) M. Karunanidhi is the owner of Sun Group.

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: A. (c), (d) and (e) only
Solution:

(a) Zee TV was launched on October 2, 1992, as India’s first private satellite TV channel. It was the flagship channel of Zee Telefilms Ltd. and the first Hindi language cable television service in India.

(b) In 1993, Rupert Murdoch’s News Corporation purchased a 63.6% stake in Star TV, a Hong Kong-based satellite network, for more than $500 million. In 1995, News Corporation bought the remaining 36.4% of the network. Murdoch’s acquisition of Star TV was part of his plan to build a global television network.

(c) The International Press Institute (IPI) India chapter gave its annual International Excellence Award in Journalism to NDTV, India’s private news channel, in 2003.

84. Given below are two statements:

Statement I: Twit is text based message through which 140 letters can be transmitted on the profile page of the users.
Statement II: Twit message can be seen publically, twit users cannot use the twits of other users.

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

Correct Answer: B. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
Solution:

Statement I is incorrect. The correct term is “Tweet,” not “Twit.” A tweet is indeed a text-based message limited to 280 characters, not 140 characters. Therefore, Statement I is incorrect.

Statement II is also incorrect. Tweets are public by default, meaning anyone on Twitter can view them, and users can interact with each other’s Tweets by liking, retweeting, or replying to them. Therefore, the statement that “Twit users cannot use the Twits of other users” is incorrect.

85. Match List-I with List-IІ.

List-IList-II
(Major F.M. Channels)(Group)
(a) F.M. GoldI. Prasar Bharti
(b) F.M. RainbowII. Times Group
(c) Radio MirchiIII. Patrika Group
(d) Radio TarkaIV. Prasar Bharti

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(a)(b)(c)(d)
A.IIVIIIII
B.IIIIIIVI
C.IIIIIIIV
D.IVIIIIII
Correct Answer: C.
Solution:

(a) F.M. Gold - (I) Prasar Bharti: F.M. Gold is a major F.M. channel, and it is indeed associated with Prasar Bharti, which is a statutory autonomous body established under the Prasar Bharati Act.

(b) F.M. Rainbow - (IV) Prasar Bharti: F.M. Rainbow is another major F.M. channel, and it is also associated with Prasar Bharti. Prasar Bharti operates both F.M. Gold and F.M. Rainbow channels.

(c) Radio Mirchi - (II) Times Group: Radio Mirchi is a popular F.M. channel in India, and it is indeed owned and operated by the Times Group, which is a major media conglomerate in India.

(d) Radio Tarka - (III) Patrika Group: Radio Tarka is a F.M. channel, and it is associated with the Patrika Group, which is a major media group in India.

86. Which are the most social objectives of Doordarshan?

(a) To promote national integration.
(b) To act as a catalyst for social change.
(c) To stimulate a scientific temper in the minds of the people.
(d) To promote the reducing natural resources use.
(e) To create brand awareness in the society.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

(a) To promote national integration: Doordarshan aims to foster a sense of unity and cohesion among the diverse communities of India by promoting national integration through its programming.

(b) To act as a catalyst for social change: Doordarshan endeavors to address social issues, raise awareness, and inspire positive change in society through its content and programming.

(c) To stimulate a scientific temper in the minds of the people: Doordarshan seeks to educate and inform viewers about scientific developments, advancements, and principles, thereby fostering a scientific outlook and mindset among the audience.

87. Which article of Indian constitution relates to the contempt of court?

Correct Answer: D. Article 19
Solution:Article 19 of the Indian Constitution states that freedom of speech can be restricted in the interest of public order, decency, morality, or contempt of court.

This means that freedom of speech can be limited when it is practiced in an excessive manner. However, a constructive disagreement on a judicial issue is different from a blatant attack on the judiciary, which could be considered contempt.

88. Arrange the major events of the history of NWICO.

(a) The United Nations accepted Human Rights of countries across the world (b) Constitution of UNESCO
(c) MC Bride commission report was published
(d) Constitution of government committees for IPDC in Paris
(e) Non Alligned Agency pools were constituted by Non Alligned countries

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: A. (b), (a), (c), (e), (d)
Solution:

(b) The Constitution of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) was adopted in London on November 16, 1945 and came into effect on November 4, 1946.

(a) The United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) on December 10, 1948, which was the first time countries agreed on a comprehensive statement of inalienable human rights.

(e) The Non-Aligned News Agencies Pool (NANAP) was a cooperation system between news agencies from Non-Aligned countries that lasted from 1975 to the mid-1990s.

(c) The MacBride Commission report, also known as Many Voices One World, was published in 1980 by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

(d) The Intergovernmental Programme for Development Communication (IPDC) is a UNESCO program established in 1987 to address communication development needs in developing countries.

89. Given below are two statements:

Statement I: Public contact means telling lies in considered manner.
Statement II: All companies barring their workings do always get benefitted by public contacts.

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 true
Solution:

Statement I: Public contact often involves building relationships, sharing information, and fostering trust. Lying would undermine these goals. Public contact professionals aim to create positive and transparent communication. Hence, this statement is false.

Statement II: Public contact are beneficial for companies by improving their image and relationships, it’s true that all companies can benefit by public contacts. Transparency and responsible communication are often crucial aspects of successful public contact strategies. Hence, this statement is true.

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

Assertion (A): The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in traditional communication had a substantial, instant not influence on people's traditional communication style and methods.
Reason (R): In evaluating its application, the technological determinism theory was used as a significant theoretical pedestal.

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

Correct Answer: A. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
Solution:

Assertion (A): This statement is not correct. The statement claims that AI has had a substantial and immediate impact on traditional communication styles. While AI is influencing communication, this impact is not substantial or immediate.

Reason (R): This statement is correct. Technology determinism theory suggests that technology drives social change. This theory can be a useful lens for analyzing the influence of AI on communication, but it’s not the only or necessarily the most significant theoretical perspective.