Journalism and Mass Communication Objective Questions (DMCQ)

Q1. Which of the following is not historically true for lord Macaulay?

(a) He was an English Jew
(b) He served England in the capacity of Member of Parliament
(c) Advocated Replacement of India’s Culture in 1835
(d) He started schools in British India

Correct Answer: (A) He was an English Jew

Explanation- Lord Thomas Babington Macaulay was not of Jewish descent; he was a British historian and politician. He is known for his role in introducing English education in India.

Q2. Which of the following is not true for the New Education Policy 2020?

(a) Interdisciplinary research
(b) Non-accumulation of credits
(c) Education as economy booster
(d) Layered Accreditation system

Correct Answer: (B) Non-accumulation of credits

Explanation- The New Education Policy 2020 introduces a credit-based system where students can accumulate credits over time. Therefore, non-accumulation of credits is not a feature of this policy.

Q3. Which of the following is not an inclusive research environment?

(a) Segregating class on the basis of gender
(b) Segregating class on the basis of research interest
(c) Making groups based on the continuous assessment
(d) None of these

Correct Answer: (A) Segregating class on the basis of gender

Explanation- An inclusive research environment should not segregate based on gender. Inclusivity involves integrating diverse groups rather than segregating them.

Q4. Which is the desired expansion mode in an research environment?

(a) Horizontal
(b) Vertical
(c) Zig-zag
(d) Any of the above

Correct Answer: (B) Vertical

Explanation- Vertical expansion in a research environment refers to deepening the scope of research within a particular field or discipline, which is often a desired approach.

Q5. Research is

(a) An academic compulsion
(b) A culture
(c) Only for teachers
(d) None of the above

Correct Answer: (B) A culture

Explanation- Research is more than just an academic requirement; it is a culture that promotes inquiry, knowledge generation, and the pursuit of understanding across various disciplines.

Q6. An ideal research proposal should:

(a) Explain the research problem
(b) Emphasize on the need of the same
(c) Review the previous literature
(d) All of these

Correct Answer: (D) All of these

Explanation- An ideal research proposal should clearly explain the research problem, justify the need for the research, and review previous literature to provide context and background.

Q7. Which of the following body dedicated to funding the research proposals of Humanities and social Science?

(a) Indian Council of Medical Research
(b) Science and Engineering Research Board
(c) Indian Council of Social Science Research
(d) Department of Biotechnology

Correct Answer: (C) Indian Council of Social Science Research

Explanation- The Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) is dedicated to promoting and funding research in the fields of humanities and social sciences.

Q8. Which of the following should be avoided in a research proposal?

(a) Repetition of the work
(b) Plagiarism
(c) Non-disclosure of methodologies
(d) All of these

Correct Answer: (D) All of these

Explanation- A research proposal should avoid repetition of existing work, plagiarism, and non-disclosure of methodologies to maintain originality, integrity, and transparency.

Q9. “Mathematics reveals its secrets only to those who approach it with pure love, for its own beauty” is the quote of

(a) Newton
(b) Archimedes
(c) Aryabhatta
(d) Einstein

Correct Answer: (D) Einstein

Explanation- This quote is attributed to Albert Einstein, emphasizing the importance of a passionate and appreciative approach to mathematics.

Q10. What is the meaning of circulation in the parlance of the print media?

(a) Number of editions
(b) Number of copies printed
(c) Number of copies sold
(d) None of the above

Correct Answer: (C) Number of copies sold

Explanation- In print media, circulation refers to the number of copies of a publication that are sold or distributed to readers.