Assertion (A): It is strongly believed that there is ‘casting couch’ in Bollywood. Reason (R): Talent is not the only criterion for entry and success in Bollywood. (A) Both (A) and (R) are true. (B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). (C) (A) is […]
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Assertion (A): Concurrent validity in research is closely related to predictive validity. Reason (R): The measuring instrument is not checked against any present criterion in concurrent validity. (A) Both (A) and (R) are true. (B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). (C) (A) is true, but
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Assertion (A): There is a growing tendency among newspapers to editorialise in news reports, sensationalise news and not identify sources of the news reports. Reason (R): The ubiquitous word ‘sources’ is used to cover speculation and biased writing. (A) Both (A) and (R) are true. (B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is
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Assertion (A): Public Relations is a deliberate, planned and sustained effort. Reason (R): It is a predetermined and long process. (A) Both (A) and (R) are true. (B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). (C) (A) is true, but (R) is false. (D) (A) is false,
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Assertion (A): The increasing share of large corporations in cultural production leads to further constriction of the ‘public sphere’. Reason (R): There is growing pressure on the independence of the professionals who work within the media industries. (A) Both (A) and (R) are true. (B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R)
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Assertion (A): The Supreme Court in 1995 passed the judgement that the broadcast media should be under the control of the public as distinct from Government. Reason (R): Airwaves do not belong to private enterprises. (A) Both (A) and (R) are true. (B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not
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The signals through fibre-optics are transmitted by (A) Light wave (B) Electric wave (C) Sound wave (D) Magnetic wave Correct Ans: (A) Explanation: Fiber-optic communication uses light waves to transmit signals. In this technology, data gets converted into light signals and travels through thin strands of glass or plastic fiber. The light pulses move through
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Which of the following does not contribute to the ‘credibility’ of the press? (A) Impartiality (B) Believability (C) Sensationalism (D) Accuracy Correct Ans: (C) Explanation: The credibility of the press depends on several key factors, including impartiality, believability, and accuracy. Impartiality ensures that journalists present news without bias, allowing the audience to form their own
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