UGC NET/JRF EXAM, Mass Communication and Journalism, September-2024

Total Questions: 100

81. Match the List-I with List-II

List-I (Name of Scheme/ Act/Program)	List-II (Year of Starting/ Establishment)
A. Samagra Shiksha Abhiyans	I. 2009
B. Right of children to free and compulsory Education (RTE) Act	II. 2015
C. Global Initiative for Academic Network (GIAN)	III. 2017
D. Digital Infractors for knowledge sharing (DIKSHA)	IV. 2018

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
2. A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
3. A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
4. A-I, B-IV, C-II, D-III

Correct Answer: 2. A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III

Solution:Matching name of scheme/act/program with its year of establishment:

A. Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan – IV. 2018: Launched by the Ministry of Education, it integrated three major education schemes—SSA, RMSA, and Teacher Education.

B. Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act – I. 2009: Enacted in 2009, it made education a fundamental right for children aged 6 to 14 years.

C. Global Initiative for Academic Network (GIAN) – II. 2015: Started to attract top international faculty to Indian institutions and enhance quality in higher education.

D. Digital Infrastructure for Knowledge Sharing (DIKSHA) – III. 2017: A platform for e-learning content for teachers and students under Digital India.

Thus, A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III is the correct answer.

82. Match the List-I with List-II.

List-I (Name of Scheme/Program)	List-II (Year of Starting/ Establishment)
A. National Informatics Centre (NIC)	I. 2019
B. National Broadband Mission (NBM)	II. 1978
C. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL)	III. 1976
D. Telecommunications Consultants India Limited (TCIL)	IV. 2000

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II
2. A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III
3. A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
4. A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I

Correct Answer: 3. A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II

Solution:Matching schemes/programs with their respective year of launch:

A. National Informatics Centre (NIC) – III. 1976: Established to provide ICT solutions and digital infrastructure to support e-governance.

B. National Broadband Mission (NBM) – I. 2019: Launched to provide universal and equitable access to broadband services across India, especially rural areas.

C. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) – IV. 2000: State-owned telecom company created from the Department of Telecom Operations.

83. Match the List-I with List-II.

List-I (Institutions)	List-II (Year of establishment)
A. Audit Bureau of circulation	I. 1939
B. Advertising Agencies Association of India	II. 1941
C. Indian and Eastern Newspapers Society	III. 1948
D. Indian Languages Newspapers Association	IV. 1945

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
2. A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
3. A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
4. A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II

Correct Answer: 4. A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II

Solution:Matching media-related institutions with their year of establishment:

A. Audit Bureau of Circulation – III. 1948: A non-profit body that verifies and audits the circulation figures of newspapers and periodicals in India.

B. Advertising Agencies Association of India – IV. 1945: A national body of advertising agencies working to promote ethical practices in advertising.

C. Indian and Eastern Newspapers Society – I. 1939: Represents the print media industry and safeguards its interests.

D. Indian Languages Newspapers Association – II. 1941: Represents newspapers published in Indian languages.

Thus, A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II is the correct match.

84. Match the List-I with List-II.

List-I (Name of Scheme/ Act/ Program)	List-II (Year of Establishment/ Starting/Launching)
A. Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching (PMMMNMTT)	I. 1961
B. Systemic Assimilation of Media Views for Decision Making (SAMVAD)	II. 2015
C. National Skill Development Mission	III. 2014
D. National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)	IV. 2020

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II
2. A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
3. A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
4. A-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II

Correct Answer: 2. A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I

Solution:Matching schemes and missions with their corresponding launch years:

A. Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching (PMMMNMTT) – III. 2014: Aims to improve the quality of teachers and teaching.

B. Systemic Assimilation of Media Views for Decision Making (SAMVAD) – IV. 2020: A newer initiative focusing on feedback-based policy and decision-making mechanisms using media monitoring.

C. National Skill Development Mission – II. 2015: Launched to create a skilled workforce aligned with market requirements.

D. National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) – I. 1961: Apex body for curriculum and textbook development in India.

So, A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I is the correct sequence.

85. Match the List-I with List-II.

List-I (Author)	List-II (Book)
A. Williams, F.	I. Propaganda technique in the world war
B. Lasswell, H.D.	II. Communication Research : Issues and Method
C. Anderson, J.A.	III. Communication Research : The challenges of the information age
D. Sharp, N.W.	IV. Research Methods and the New Media

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A-I, B-IV, C-II, D-III
2. A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
3. A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
4. A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III

Correct Answer: 4. A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III

Solution:Matching authors with their books:

A. Williams, F. – IV. Research Methods and the New Media: Focuses on methodological approaches to studying new media.

B. Lasswell, H.D. – I. Propaganda Technique in the World War: A classic work on how propaganda influenced public opinion during WWI.

C. Anderson, J.A. – II. Communication Research: Issues and Method: Covers foundational and emerging methods in communication studies.

D. Sharp, N.W. – III. Communication Research: The Challenges of the Information Age: Addresses evolving communication technologies and research challenges.

Hence, A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III is the accurate match.

86. Match the List-I with List-II.

List-I	List-II
A. Satyajit Ray Films and TV Institute of India	I. Ahmadabad
B. Mudra Institute of Communication	II. New Delhi
C. Indian Institute of Mass Communication	III. Chennai
D. Asian College of Journalism	IV. Kolkata

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
2. A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
3. A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
4. A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III

Correct Answer: 1. A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III

Solution:Matching educational/media institutions with their locations:

A. Satyajit Ray Films and Television Institute – IV. Kolkata: Located in Kolkata, this institute is named after legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray and is one of India’s premier film education centers.

B. Mudra Institute of Communication (MICA) – I. Ahmedabad: MICA is a top management school for strategic marketing and communication based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

C. Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) – II. New Delhi: Headquartered in New Delhi, IIMC is a government run institute offering journalism and communication courses.

D. Asian College of Journalism – III. Chennai: A leading journalism school in India, ACJ is located in Chennai and offers postgraduate journalism programs.

Thus, A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III is the correct combination.

87. Match the List-I with List-II.

List-I (Editor/ Associate)	List-II (Newspaper/ Magazine)
A. Bal Gangadhar Tilak	I. Bande Mataram
B. Aurobindo Ghose	II. National Herald
C. K. Rama Rao	III. Navjivan
D. C. Rajagopalachari	IV. Kesari

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II
2. A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
3. A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
4. A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I

Correct Answer: 2. A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III

Solution:Matching editors or associates with their newspapers/magazines:

A. Bal Gangadhar Tilak – IV. Kesari: Tilak edited Kesari, a Marathi newspaper that became a platform for nationalist thought.

B. Aurobindo Ghose – I. Bande Mataram: A revolutionary leader and spiritual philosopher, Aurobindo edited Bande Mataram, an English-language nationalist newspaper.

C. K. Rama Rao – II. National Herald: An Indian freedom fighter and journalist, he was associated with National Herald, founded by Jawaharlal Nehru.

D. C. Rajagopalachari – III. Navjivan: He was associated with Navjivan, a newspaper linked to nationalist and reformist ideas.

Hence, the correct match is A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III.

88. Match the List-I with List-II.

List-I	List-II
A. Jurgen Habermas	I. Hot media/Cold media
B. Marshal McLuhan	II. Personal Influence
C. Stuart Hall	III. Communication Action
D. Paul Lazarsfeld	IV. Encoding/ Decoding

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
2. A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
3. A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
4. A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV

Correct Answer: 3. A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II

Solution:

Matching scholars with their respective communication theories or contributions:

A. Jurgen Habermas – III. Communication Action: Known for the Theory of Communicative Action, emphasizing rational discourse in democratic societies.

B. Marshall McLuhan – I. Hot media/Cold media: Coined the terms and explored how different media affect human perception and engagement.

C. Stuart Hall – IV. Encoding/Decoding: Developed the Encoding/Decoding model, explaining how media messages are produced and interpreted.

D. Paul Lazarsfeld – II. Personal Influence: Known for the Two-step flow model and studies on opinion leadership and media influence.

So, A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II is the correct matching.

89. Match the List-I with List-II.

List-I (News Paper)	List-II (Head Office)
A. The Telegraph	I. Lucknow
B. The Tribune	II. Chennai
C. The Hindu	III. Kolkata
D. The Pioneer	IV. Chandigarh

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
2. A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
3. A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
4. A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I

Correct Answer: 2. A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I

Solution:Matching newspapers with their head office locations:

A. The Telegraph - III. Kolkata: An English daily newspaper headquartered in Kolkata, known for its editorial stance and reach in
eastern India.

B. The Tribune - IV. Chandigarh: One of India's oldest English-language dailies, published from Chandigarh.

C. The Hindu - II. Chennai: A leading English language daily newspaper with its head office in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

D. The Pioneer - I. Lucknow: One of the oldest English newspapers in India, currently headquartered in Lucknow. Thus, A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I is the correct answer.

90. Match the List-I with List-II.

List-I	List-II
A. Muckraking	I. Page Design
B. Embedded	II. News Intro
C. Gutter	III. Investigative Reporting
D. Stacatto	IV. War Reporting

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
2. A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
3. A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
4. A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I

Correct Answer: 3. A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II

Solution:Matching journalism/media-related terms with
their definitions:

A. Muckraking - III. Investigative Reporting: Refers to in-depth journalism that exposes corruption or societal issues; term originated in the early 20th-century U.S. press.

B. Embedded - IV. War Reporting: Journalists assigned to military units during conflict zones, especially used during wars like Iraq
and Afghanistan.

C. Gutter - I. Page Design: In publishing, gutter refers to the inner margins of pages in print layout or newspaper design.

D. Staccato - II. News Intro: A writing style used in leads or intros that is short, sharp, and crisp, to grab attention.

Hence, A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II is the correct
match.