This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Cbse > Class 7 > Civics > Understanding Media > Class 7 Civics Chapter 6 Understanding Media – Quiz 15 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Class 7 Civics Chapter 6 Understanding Media Quiz 15 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What is the role of media in shaping public opinion? A) To entertain the public. B) To inform and educate the public. C) None of these. D) To censor information. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To inform and educate the public. 2. Between which period's media was censored in India? A) 1956-59. B) 1978-82. C) 1975-1977. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 1975-1977. 3. What role does the media play in politics? A) Ignoring political events. B) Promoting government propaganda. C) Monitoring and influencing the government. D) Entertainment only. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Monitoring and influencing the government. 4. Why do some newspapers have many advertisements, and do you think this is a problem? A) Advertisements do not generate revenue for newspapers. B) Newspapers want to promote local businesses. C) Advertisements generate more revenue for newspapers. D) Newspapers have too few advertisements. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Advertisements generate more revenue for newspapers. 5. Khabar Lahriya which is a fortnightly is run by ..... Dalit women. A) Fourteen. B) Eight. C) Seven. D) Five. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Eight. 6. How can citizens address the issue of media coverage of small, local issues? A) Launch their own media outlets. B) Write letters to the government. C) Promote entertainment over local news. D) Boycott media companies. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Launch their own media outlets. 7. Which of the following is a cost of using social media as your only source of news? A) You get a wide range of perspectives. B) You might encounter biased or false information. C) You become more informed about world events. D) You can easily verify all the information. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) You might encounter biased or false information. 8. What are the ethical responsibilities of journalists in India? A) Ignoring the impact of reporting on communities. B) The ethical responsibilities of journalists in India include accuracy, objectivity, respect for privacy, accountability, fairness, and adherence to legal and ethical standards. C) Promoting personal opinions as facts. D) Prioritizing entertainment over news. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The ethical responsibilities of journalists in India include accuracy, objectivity, respect for privacy, accountability, fairness, and adherence to legal and ethical standards. 9. If a blog post is sharing a personal story, what is its main purpose? A) To confuse you with personal details. B) To entertain you with a personal experience. C) To persuade you to agree with the author's opinion. D) To inform you about a historical event. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To entertain you with a personal experience. 10. What is the main purpose of a conclusion in an argumentative essay? A) To entertain the reader. B) To provide a detailed analysis. C) To summarize the main points and restate the thesis. D) To introduce new evidence. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To summarize the main points and restate the thesis. 11. What is one way social media influences traditional media? A) By reducing the need for traditional media. B) By increasing the cost of media production. C) By providing a platform for real-time audience feedback. D) By eliminating the need for media regulation. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) By providing a platform for real-time audience feedback. 12. What is one potential consequence of the increasing skepticism toward the media? A) A decline in the quality of investigative journalism. B) Greater trust in government institutions. C) A more informed citizenry. D) Higher levels of public engagement in political discourse. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A decline in the quality of investigative journalism. 13. With underwent typewriters, journalism underwent a change in the A) 1950. B) 1940. C) 1942. D) 1945. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 1940. 14. Why do TV programs focus on attracting the maximum number of viewers? A) To educate the public. B) To generate advertising revenue. C) To promote local culture. D) To provide diverse content. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To generate advertising revenue. 15. What is the term for preventing the media from publishing a story by the government? A) Censorship. B) News reporting. C) Media regulation. D) Editorial control. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Censorship. 16. What is the main source of news in mass media? A) Books. B) Newspapers. C) Social media. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 17. Which amendment safeguards the freedom of the press in the United States? A) Fifth Amendment. B) Second Amendment. C) Fourth Amendment. D) First Amendment. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) First Amendment. 18. What is the range of the numbers 10, 15, 20, 25, 30? A) 15. B) 5. C) 10. D) 20. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 20. 19. If a website is trying to sell you a product, what is its main purpose? A) To inform you about the product's history. B) To entertain you with product reviews. C) To confuse you with technical details. D) To persuade you to make a purchase. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To persuade you to make a purchase. 20. ..... refers to the power of the government has to disallow media from publishing or showing certain story. A) Censorship. B) Publish. C) Agenda. D) Broadcast. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Censorship. 21. What is the mode of the following set of numbers:3, 5, 7, 5, 9, 2, 5, 7, 4, 5 A) 3. B) 9. C) 5. D) 7. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 5. 22. From when till when was the emergency? A) 1947-1949. B) 1975-1977. C) 1965-1966. D) 1976-1977. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 1975-1977. 23. Water present on the surface of the earth is called surface water. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) TRUE. 24. How can one critically evaluate media messages? A) Accept all evidence without questioning. B) Ignore the audience's perspective. C) Analyze the source, check for bias, assess evidence, consider the audience, and compare with other sources. D) Trust the first source you find. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Analyze the source, check for bias, assess evidence, consider the audience, and compare with other sources. 25. How does the ASA enforce its regulations? A) By imposing fines. B) By creating advertisements. C) By banning non-compliant ads. D) By providing tax incentives. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) By banning non-compliant ads. 26. Determine the mode of this set:10, 10, 20, 30, 30, 30, 40. A) 30. B) 20. C) 10. D) 40. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 30. 27. What is the primary function of special effects (SFX) in media products? A) To enhance visual storytelling. B) To record background music. C) To print newspapers. D) To write scripts. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To enhance visual storytelling. 28. These movies are very serious with powerful characters and a strong plot. A) Romance. B) Horror. C) Drama. D) Thriller. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Drama. 29. How can an author convey their point of view in a text? A) By using neutral language. B) By presenting only facts. C) By using persuasive language and examples. D) By avoiding any opinion. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) By using persuasive language and examples. 30. According to the article, what is the main reason humans struggle to multitask effectively? A) Insufficient memory capacity. B) Lack of motivation. C) The brain's architecture is designed for single-tasking. D) Poor time management. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The brain's architecture is designed for single-tasking. 31. Which of the following is NOT a purpose of media products? A) To entertain. B) To educate. C) To advertise. D) To confuse. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To confuse. 32. What does it mean to publish an article? A) To publish an article means to keep it private. B) To publish an article means to make it publicly accessible. C) To publish an article means to share it only with friends. D) To publish an article means to delete it from the internet. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To publish an article means to make it publicly accessible. 33. What is a necessary response to the complex electronic environment according to the broader definition of media literacy? A) Media literacy. B) Media consumption. C) Media production. D) Media isolation. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Media literacy. 34. Print media consists of A) Newspapers. B) Magazines. C) Both of these. D) None of these. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Both of these. 35. How do different cultures interpret the same media content? A) All cultures interpret media content in the same way. B) Media content has a universal meaning across all cultures. C) Cultures interpret the same media content differently based on their values, beliefs, and social contexts. D) Cultural interpretation of media is solely based on language differences. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Cultures interpret the same media content differently based on their values, beliefs, and social contexts. 36. Another name of land lords A) A) Clue lunges. B) B) Bhuians. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) B) Bhuians. 37. Form of media that reaches millions of people at a time A) Media. B) Mass media. C) Electronic media. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Mass media. 38. How can individuals protect their privacy online? A) Share personal information freely online. B) Use strong passwords, enable two-factor authentication, be cautious on social media, use a VPN, update software, and use privacy-focused tools. C) Use the same password for all accounts. D) Ignore software updates. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Use strong passwords, enable two-factor authentication, be cautious on social media, use a VPN, update software, and use privacy-focused tools. 39. What is subversion? A) The classification of any media text into a category or type. B) What we expect to see from a certain media genre. C) Diverting from genre codes and conventions. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Diverting from genre codes and conventions. 40. Which media type allows for immediate interaction between the audience and the broadcaster? A) Digital media. B) TV media. C) Print media. D) Radio media. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Digital media. 41. What can photographers use to challenge stereotypes? A) Environmental portraits. B) Abstract art. C) Stock photos. D) Selfies. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Environmental portraits. 42. Water exists in its gaseous form as water vapour above 100$^\circ$C only. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) FALSE. 43. What does the term "point of view" mean in the context of the video? A) The number of sources used in a story. B) The factual accuracy of a story. C) The way in which a person sees or interprets something. D) The length of a news article. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The way in which a person sees or interprets something. 44. What is the consequence of the media focusing on the Fashion Week instead of slum demolitions? A) Balanced reporting. B) Public awareness of slum issues. C) Prioritizing entertainment over social issues. D) Promoting social justice. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Prioritizing entertainment over social issues. 45. In the segment about flying taxis, how does the media use words to create excitement about the technology? A) By focusing on the technical challenges. B) By describing them as "safe, low noise, zero emission". C) By emphasizing the high cost. D) By highlighting the regulatory hurdles. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) By describing them as "safe, low noise, zero emission". 46. Why do some significant issues remain underreported in the media? A) Lack of interest from the public. B) Government censorship. C) Media's focus on local news. D) Business interests and advertising. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Business interests and advertising. 47. What is the primary function of the media? A) Entertainment only. B) To sell products. C) To inform, educate, and entertain. D) To play music. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To inform, educate, and entertain. 48. Why is it important for a Media Specialist to collaborate with school administration on budget matters? A) To work independently without any input. B) To ensure the budget aligns with school goals and needs. C) To focus only on media center needs. D) To avoid any collaboration. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To ensure the budget aligns with school goals and needs. 49. A closed text restricts polysemy (different meanings) A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 50. What is a key responsibility of a Media Specialist in terms of policy development? A) Ignoring policy development. B) Developing, revising, and implementing media center policies. C) Focusing only on budgetary issues. D) Avoiding any policy-related tasks. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Developing, revising, and implementing media center policies. 51. How can visual elements in media influence audience perception? A) Visual elements in media influence audience perception by evoking emotions, creating associations, and guiding attention. B) Visual elements have no impact on audience perception. C) Visual elements only serve to distract from the main message. D) Audience perception is solely based on audio elements. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Visual elements in media influence audience perception by evoking emotions, creating associations, and guiding attention. 52. THIS WORD IS USED TO REFER A TV AND RADIO PROGRAMME THAT IS WIDELY TRANSMITTED A) PRINT. B) PUBLISH. C) REPORT. D) BROADCAST. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) BROADCAST. 53. TV IMAGES TRAVEL HUGE DISTANCES THROUGH A) ELECTRICITY. B) SATELLITES AND CABLES. C) NEW TECHNOLOGY. D) IMPROVED MACHINES. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) SATELLITES AND CABLES. 54. Which is term is being described?The concept/ meaning/associations that the sign refers to & the agreed meanings attached to a sign, which can be emotional, cultural, or symbolic A) Signified & Connotation. B) Signifier & Denotation. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Signifier & Denotation. 55. How do algorithms influence the content we see online? A) Algorithms influence the content we see online by personalizing it based on our behavior and preferences. B) Algorithms determine the content based on random selection. C) Algorithms have no impact on the content we see online. D) Algorithms only show content from the most popular sources. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Algorithms influence the content we see online by personalizing it based on our behavior and preferences. 56. Chaurasia and Barhots were made of how many villages A) A) 84, 12. B) B) 48, 21. C) C) both of these. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A) 84, 12. 57. What is one of the roles of media in a democracy? A) To create government policies. B) To censor opposing viewpoints. C) To inform people about events and issues. D) To control public opinion. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To inform people about events and issues. 58. Identify the technical element in a detective movie scene: A) Colors. B) Typography. C) Props. D) Camera angles. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Camera angles. 59. What does the Miranda Doctrine state? A) A person can be denied counsel. B) A person must confess. C) A person has the right to remain silent. D) A person can be arrested without a warrant. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A person has the right to remain silent. 60. In what way does the media fail to focus on significant issues in our lives, as mentioned in the text? A) Prioritizing entertainment over serious issues. B) Highlighting political corruption. C) Reporting on important events. D) Ignoring local news. 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