11
Which of the following sections belong/s to defamation, slander and libel?
A)
1 and 2
B)
2 and 3
C)
3 and 4
D)
Only 3
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option
C
12
Match the following.
List-I List-II
a. Freedom of press
1. Article 19
b. Integrity of the nation need to be maintained
2. Statutory warning given by the Constitution of the press
c. Official Secrets Act
3. Supervision over Indian press
d. Domination of press
4. Media barons
A)
a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
B)
a-4, b-2, c-1, d-3
C)
a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3
D)
a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option
A
13
Which of the following British Act ended the system of double government by abolishing the Board of Control and Court of Directors?
A)
Government of India Act, 1858
B)
Indian Council Act, 1861
C)
Act of 1892
D)
Indian Council Act, 1909
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option
A
14
To counter the increasing popularity of television, the magazine industry took what major steps to win advertising dollars?
A)
Stopped publishing general interest magazines in favour of specialised magazines
B)
Began a campaign blitz touting magazines on major TV networks
C)
Partnered with newspapers to provide a united front
D)
All of the above
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option
A
15
Which act or law is aimed at encouraging the creation of a large variety of intellectual goods?
A)
Right to Information Act
B)
Copyright Act
C)
Intellectual Property Law
D)
Cinematograph Act
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option
C
16
Match the following.
List-I List-II
a. Mirror of society
1. Press
b. Writings of the journalists
2. Unbiased
c. Editorials
3. Very influential
d. Right to know everything
4. Power of journalism
A)
a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
B)
a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3
C)
a-4, b-2, c-1, d-3
D)
a-3, b-2, c-4, d-1
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option
A
17
The investigative journalist's newspaper should be guided by the paramount principle of criminal jurisprudence that
A)
a person is innocent unless the offence alleged against him is proved beyond doubt by independent and reliable evidence
B)
the journalist is always fair and works for the public welfare
C)
the offence alleged against a person must have substantial truth involved
D)
the newspaper should not publish news under investigation
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option
A
18
Match the following Acts with the year of one of their amendments.
List-I (Acts) List-II (Year of Amendment)
a. The Copyright Act
1. 2018
b. Cable TV Networks Act
2. 2008
c. Information Technology Act
3. 2003
d. Drugs and Magic Remedies Act
4. 1999
A)
a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
B)
a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
C)
a-2, b-4, c-1, d-3
D)
a-3, b-1, c-4, d-2
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option
B
19
What is responsible for regulating the behaviour of people in a society?
A)
Self-restraint
B)
Law
C)
The society
D)
Family members
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option
B
20
Media law refers to which of the following field
A)
Broadcasting
B)
Publishing
C)
Advertising
D)
All of these
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option
D
