Journalism and Mass Communication Objective Questions (DMCQ)

Q1. Who founded the newspaper ‘National Herald’?

(a) Madan Mohan Malviya
(b) Jawaharlal Nehru
(c) Annie Besant
(d) Tilak

Correct Answer: (B) Jawaharlal Nehru

Explanation- Jawaharlal Nehru founded the National Herald in 1938 to promote the cause of Indian independence and to provide a platform for nationalist views.

Q2. ‘Yugantar’ was started by …………..

(a) Madan Mohan Malviya
(b) Barindra Kumar Ghosh
(c) Jawaharlal Nehru
(d) Patel

Correct Answer: (B) Barindra Kumar Ghosh

Explanation- Barindra Kumar Ghosh, along with other revolutionaries, started the Bengali weekly newspaper ‘Yugantar’ in 1906 to advocate for revolutionary activities against British rule.

Q3. ………………….started publication of the journal ‘Ghadar’.

(a) Madan Mohan Malviya
(b) Lala Hardayal
(c) Jawaharlal Nehru
(d) Annie Besant

Correct Answer: (B) Lala Hardayal

Explanation- Lala Hardayal started the publication of the journal ‘Ghadar’ in 1913 to inspire Indian expatriates to fight for India’s independence from British rule.

Q4. To choose the news items for the newspaper and to correct the language, spelling and remove all the unimportant sentences are the functions of

(a) Reporter
(b) editor
(c) Writer
(d) None of the above

Correct Answer: (B) Editor

Explanation- The editor is responsible for selecting news items, correcting language and spelling, and removing unimportant sentences to ensure the content is clear and concise.

Q5. Headlines are generally given by

(a) Photographers
(b) reporters
(c) Editors
(d) page designers

Correct Answer: (C) Editors

Explanation- Editors are typically responsible for writing headlines for news articles to capture the essence of the story and attract readers’ attention.

Q6. Find the odd one out of the following:

(a) Cable TV
(b) Television
(c) Radio
(d) Newspaper

Correct Answer: (A) Cable TV

Explanation- Cable TV is different from the other options as it refers to a specific method of delivering television content, while the others are broader categories of media.

Q7. Find the odd one out of the following:

(a) Audio communication
(b) Aural communication
(c) Verbal communication
(d) Visual communication

Correct Answer: (D) Visual Communication

Explanation- Visual communication is different from the other options as it involves conveying information through visual elements, while the others involve auditory elements.

Q8. To keep only the essential parts in the picture is called

(a) Cropping
(b) editing
(c) Edging
(d) None of the above

Correct Answer: (A) Cropping

Explanation- Cropping is the process of removing the unnecessary parts of an image to focus on the essential elements.

Q9. Which composing method is also called as cold type setting?

(a) Machine setting
(b) Phototype setting
(c) Hand setting
(d) None of the above

Correct Answer: (B) Phototype setting

Explanation- Phototype setting, also known as cold type setting, is a method of setting type without the use of molten metal.

Q10. Which media would be ideal to attract the attention of children to sell chocolates to them?

(a) TV (advertisements)
(b) Leaflets
(c) Radio
(d) Newspapers

Correct Answer: (A) TV (advertisements)

Explanation- TV advertisements are ideal for attracting the attention of children due to their visual and auditory appeal, making them more engaging for a younger audience.