Class 7 Understanding Media MCQ

#1. What does the word “media” collectively refer to?

TV only

Radio only

TV, radio, newspapers, Internet, and other forms of communication

Newspapers only

#2. Which of the following is NOT considered a form of mass media?

TV

Radio

Personal emails

Newspapers

#3. Why are newspapers referred to as “print media”?

Because they use modern technologies

Because they use printed materials

Because they are broadcasted

Because they are digital

#4. Which of these has been a recent technological development in mass media?

The radio

The use of the Internet

Print newspapers

None of the above

#5. What is the primary reason why mass media needs a great deal of money?

To buy food for the media workers

To support advertising and programming

To improve the quality of news

To pay taxes

#6. Which of the following media is most likely to show advertisements for products like cars or chocolates?

News channels

Radio programs

Television

Community newspapers

#7. Why are advertisements shown repeatedly on TV?

To entertain viewers

To influence viewers to buy the advertised products

To fill empty space

To distract viewers from the main program

#8. How does the media influence a democracy?

By preventing people from organizing protests

By providing information on current events and government actions

By ignoring government news

By censoring political opinions

#9. What is a “balanced media report”?

A report that shows only one side of a story

A report that includes multiple viewpoints on a story

A report that focuses only on entertainment

A report that is heavily influenced by business interests

#10. Which of the following can impact media independence?

Censorship by the government

Coverage of political events

Funding from large corporations

Both a and c

#11. What role does the media play in setting the agenda?

It decides which stories are newsworthy

It ignores all current events

It reports everything equally

It only focuses on entertainment news

#12. What might happen if the media focuses too much on one side of a story?

It may create a biased understanding of the issue

It will provide a balanced view

It will lead to government censorship

It will increase public awareness of all issues

#13. What is one of the main criticisms of media’s role in democracy?

Media provides too much information

Media is controlled by business interests

Media never uses advertisements

Media ignores all entertainment content

#14. How do advertisements on TV affect viewers?

They provide information without any repetition

They are intended to influence purchasing decisions

They are never shown during prime-time programming

They distract from important news stories

#15. Which technology has helped bring television content to global audiences?

Radio signals

Satellites and cables

Print media

Internet websites

#16. What is an example of a community media effort mentioned in the chapter?

Khabar Lahriya newspaper run by Dalit women

A government-run television channel

A local radio station broadcasting international news

A private news network focusing only on entertainment

#17. Why is television often referred to as a “window on the world”?

It shows only local events

It offers a global perspective on various issues

It avoids showing international news

It only focuses on rich lifestyles

#18. What does the media tend to focus on to attract more viewers?

Local sports

Sensational or entertaining content

In-depth news analysis

Government policies

#19. What is one of the negative consequences of the media setting the agenda?

It highlights important social issues

It leads to the focus on trivial topics over critical ones

It encourages public participation in democracy

It provides a diverse range of viewpoints

#20. What is social advertising?

Ads that promote individual products

Ads that aim to raise awareness on social issues

Ads that promote commercial businesses

Ads focused on entertainment news

#21. What did the media focus on regarding cola drinks?

The brand’s new logo

The high level of pesticides in the drinks

The fashion statements of cola ads

The marketing strategies of cola companies

#22. Which of the following is a form of mass media?

A school newsletter

A community radio station

A social media post by an individual

A television news program

#23. Why do advertisements repeat during television programs?

To entertain viewers

To reinforce the message and influence buying decisions

To distract viewers from the main content

To reduce the cost of ad space

#24. What is one way in which mass media earns money?

By reporting controversial news stories

Through government funding

Through advertising products

By charging viewers for watching content

#25. How does media’s relationship with big business affect its reporting?

It ensures all viewpoints are included in reports

It can limit the diversity of opinions presented

It increases the reliability of news reports

It makes media more independent

#26. What is an example of a local media initiative to cover issues ignored by larger media?

Community radio giving agricultural advice to farmers

A popular TV drama about a celebrity’s life

A national newspaper covering entertainment news

A global news network focused on global politics

#27. What might be a consequence of focusing on glamorous topics like fashion instead of important issues?

Important social issues may be ignored

The public becomes more concerned about politics

Local communities get better representation

The media’s credibility increases

#28. What is one of the effects of the media focusing too much on one side of a story?

It helps create a more informed public

It encourages people to think critically

It makes the story more engaging but less informative

It improves the diversity of media viewpoints

#29. Why is it important to be aware of the media’s influence in a democracy?

To ensure the media focuses on entertainment only

To make sure citizens have access to diverse viewpoints and reliable information

To avoid unnecessary advertising

To help the government control media content

#30. What is one advantage of community media efforts like Khabar Lahriya?

They focus solely on global issues

They empower marginalized groups to have a voice

They are heavily influenced by corporate interests

They ignore local events to focus on entertainment

Class-7 Civics – Understanding Media (Main)

Results

#1. What does the word “media” collectively refer to?

#2. Which of the following is NOT considered a form of mass media?

#3. Why are newspapers referred to as “print media”?

#4. Which of these has been a recent technological development in mass media?

#5. What is the primary reason why mass media needs a great deal of money?

#6. Which of the following media is most likely to show advertisements for products like cars or chocolates?

#7. Why are advertisements shown repeatedly on TV?

#8. How does the media influence a democracy?

#9. What is a “balanced media report”?

#10. Which of the following can impact media independence?

#11. What role does the media play in setting the agenda?

#12. What might happen if the media focuses too much on one side of a story?

#13. What is one of the main criticisms of media’s role in democracy?

#14. How do advertisements on TV affect viewers?

#15. Which technology has helped bring television content to global audiences?

#16. What is an example of a community media effort mentioned in the chapter?

#17. Why is television often referred to as a “window on the world”?

#18. What does the media tend to focus on to attract more viewers?

#19. What is one of the negative consequences of the media setting the agenda?

#20. What is social advertising?

#21. What did the media focus on regarding cola drinks?

#22. Which of the following is a form of mass media?

#23. Why do advertisements repeat during television programs?

#24. What is one way in which mass media earns money?

#25. How does media’s relationship with big business affect its reporting?

#26. What is an example of a local media initiative to cover issues ignored by larger media?

#27. What might be a consequence of focusing on glamorous topics like fashion instead of important issues?

#28. What is one of the effects of the media focusing too much on one side of a story?

#29. Why is it important to be aware of the media’s influence in a democracy?

#30. What is one advantage of community media efforts like Khabar Lahriya?

Results

#1. What does the word “media” collectively refer to?

#2. Which of the following is NOT considered a form of mass media?

#3. Why are newspapers referred to as “print media”?

#4. Which of these has been a recent technological development in mass media?

#5. What is the primary reason why mass media needs a great deal of money?

#6. Which of the following media is most likely to show advertisements for products like cars or chocolates?

#7. Why are advertisements shown repeatedly on TV?

#8. How does the media influence a democracy?

#9. What is a “balanced media report”?

#10. Which of the following can impact media independence?

#11. What role does the media play in setting the agenda?

#12. What might happen if the media focuses too much on one side of a story?

#13. What is one of the main criticisms of media’s role in democracy?

#14. How do advertisements on TV affect viewers?

#15. Which technology has helped bring television content to global audiences?

#16. What is an example of a community media effort mentioned in the chapter?

#17. Why is television often referred to as a “window on the world”?

#18. What does the media tend to focus on to attract more viewers?

#19. What is one of the negative consequences of the media setting the agenda?

#20. What is social advertising?

#21. What did the media focus on regarding cola drinks?

#22. Which of the following is a form of mass media?

#23. Why do advertisements repeat during television programs?

#24. What is one way in which mass media earns money?

#25. How does media’s relationship with big business affect its reporting?

#26. What is an example of a local media initiative to cover issues ignored by larger media?

#27. What might be a consequence of focusing on glamorous topics like fashion instead of important issues?

#28. What is one of the effects of the media focusing too much on one side of a story?

#29. Why is it important to be aware of the media’s influence in a democracy?

#30. What is one advantage of community media efforts like Khabar Lahriya?

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