Mass Communication and Print Journalism Sample Question paper/ Question bank (Descriptive)

Mass Communication and Print Journalism Sample Question paper/ Question bank (Descriptive)

Part I

Answer in one word/sentence

1. A news value based on the time of a news event is _____________.

2. A _____________noise occurs due to obscurity in words or symbols used in the message.

3. _____________ presents illegitimate news, and instead uses inflated facts and sensationalism.

4. An area containing clippings, files, etc., used for reference in a newspaper is _____________.

5. A_______________ is a self-employed journalist hired to work for different news media.

6. _____________ is a line at the head of a newspaper article showing the date and place of writing.

7. A_______________ is an official statement issued to newspapers giving information on a particular matter.

8. _______________is the time at which a radio or television audience is expected to be at its highest.

9. A large newspaper headline, across the top of the front page is a _______________.

10. Reporting from court premises is _______________ reporting.

11. _______________ is a new trend used on Twitter to identify messages on a specific topic.

Part II

Answer in two or three sentences

12. Sensationalism

13. Paid news

14. By-line

15. Community radio

16. Slander

17. Opinion leaders

18. Stringer

19. Comic Strips

20. Columns

21. Sting Operation

22. Reuters

23. Press brief

Part III

Answer in a paragraph

24. Explain the stages involved in the development of interpersonal communication.

25. Mass communication is the most evolved form of communication with peculiar characteristics. Explain.

26. Describe communication with the help of a non- linear model.

27. New media journalism is inconsistent. Give your opinion on this statement.

28. What are the various types of print media features? Give examples.

29. What is headline? Explain its role and importance in detail?

30. What are the important duties of a copy editor of a Newspaper?

31. Why are the news sources important for a reporter? Explain with examples.

Part IV

Answer in 300 words

32. Critically analyse the role of ethics in journalism, with reference to the media response in global warming and border war?

33. Mass communication plays the role of a progressive tool and devastation agent at once. Elaborate your views on this statement.

34. How do contents of newspaper cater the needs of audience from every class of society? Explain.

35. News bureau and News desk plays a vital role in a newspaper. Substantiate the statement.