This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Cbse > Class 7 > Civics > Understanding Media > Class 7 Civics Chapter 6 Understanding Media – Quiz 18 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Class 7 Civics Chapter 6 Understanding Media Quiz 18 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Why is the loss of media significant in daily life? A) The loss of media limits access to information and reduces public discourse. B) The loss of media enhances critical thinking skills. C) The loss of media increases entertainment options. D) The loss of media promotes privacy and security. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The loss of media limits access to information and reduces public discourse. 2. How does social media shape public opinion on current events? A) Social media has no impact on public opinion. B) Social media only spreads misinformation without any positive effects. C) Public opinion is shaped solely by traditional media outlets. D) Social media shapes public opinion by facilitating rapid information sharing, creating echo chambers, amplifying sensational content, and allowing influencers to sway followers. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Social media shapes public opinion by facilitating rapid information sharing, creating echo chambers, amplifying sensational content, and allowing influencers to sway followers. 3. Our body contains ..... % portion of water. A) 75. B) 85. C) 95. D) 65. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 75. 4. What is a key feature of visualization diagrams? A) Annotations containing key design information. B) Video clips. C) Audio recordings. D) 3D models. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Annotations containing key design information. 5. ICE IS THE LIQUID FORM OF WATER A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) FALSE. 6. What is your favorite type of media? A) Podcasts. B) Television Shows. C) Books. D) Movies. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Books. 7. What do environmental portraits show? A) People in a controlled environment. B) People in a studio setting. C) People in their natural surroundings. D) People in a fictional setting. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) People in their natural surroundings. 8. How do advertisements influence our choices? A) Advertisements are solely for entertainment purposes. B) Advertisements only promote products without influencing choices. C) Advertisements have no effect on consumer behavior. D) Advertisements influence our choices by shaping perceptions and creating awareness. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Advertisements influence our choices by shaping perceptions and creating awareness. 9. In the twentieth century, global media simply means technology/digital media. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) TRUE. 10. What is the term for prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair? A) Propaganda. B) Bias. C) Censorship. D) Impartial. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Bias. 11. What is the main point of view in a text that discusses the benefits of exercise? A) Exercise is boring. B) Exercise is beneficial for health. C) Exercise is harmful. D) Exercise is unnecessary. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Exercise is beneficial for health. 12. What is the difference between a blog and a podcast? A) A blog is a social media post, while a podcast is a live event. B) A blog is audio-based, while a podcast is text-based. C) A blog is text-based, while a podcast is audio-based. D) A blog is a video series, while a podcast is a written article. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A blog is text-based, while a podcast is audio-based. 13. What can help you recognize opinion-based material in media? A) Awareness of labeling practices. B) Frequent internet use. C) Focusing on visuals. D) Ignoring the content. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Awareness of labeling practices. 14. What type of media is a podcast considered to be? A) Broadcast television. B) Radio. C) Print media. D) Digital audio broadcast. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Digital audio broadcast. 15. What is the main function of the BBFC? A) To rate video games. B) To regulate radio content. C) To ban advertisements. D) To classify films distributed in the UK. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To classify films distributed in the UK. 16. How does "artificial intelligence" differ from human intelligence? A) It is based on biological processes. B) It is the ability of machines to perform tasks that typically require human intelligence. C) It is always more accurate than human intelligence. D) It cannot learn from data. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It is the ability of machines to perform tasks that typically require human intelligence. 17. How has the Internet changed the landscape of political news? A) By enabling rapid updates. B) By eliminating biases. C) By focusing on print news. D) By slowing down news dissemination. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) By enabling rapid updates. 18. According to the study, what influenced people's ability to identify opinions as facts? A) Their age. B) Their existing beliefs. C) Their professional experience. D) Their educational background. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Their existing beliefs. 19. Why does media give accurate information? A) If they don't, they won't earn anything. B) Citizens rely on this information. C) Because they need to disrespect the big business houses. D) Because Kanta told them to do so. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Citizens rely on this information. 20. What is the significance of media literacy in today's digital age? A) Media literacy promotes blind acceptance of information. B) Media literacy is only important for journalists. C) Media literacy is irrelevant in the age of social media. D) Media literacy is significant as it enables critical thinking, discernment of information, and responsible media engagement. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Media literacy is significant as it enables critical thinking, discernment of information, and responsible media engagement. 21. How does the media "set the agenda" ? A) By deciding what stories are newsworthy. B) By providing balanced reporting. C) By avoiding controversial topics. D) By promoting government policies. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) By deciding what stories are newsworthy. 22. WHAT REPRESENTS WATER IN SOLID FORM A) SNOW. B) WATER. C) WELL WATER. D) WATER VAPOUR. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) SNOW. 23. Which is a strength of media? A) Limited audience. B) Visual and audio combination. C) Always inexpensive. D) Hard to access. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Visual and audio combination. 24. What is a common reason for media bias? A) Technological advancements. B) Natural disasters. C) Funding from advertisers. D) Random chance. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Funding from advertisers. 25. Why is it important to understand propaganda? A) To become a propaganda artist. B) To better understand the information we receive and make informed decisions. C) To impress friends. D) To win a game. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To better understand the information we receive and make informed decisions. 26. Water table is constant at every place on the earth. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) FALSE. 27. How does social media impact privacy rights? A) Social media only impacts privacy rights in developing countries. B) Social media has no effect on privacy rights whatsoever. C) Social media enhances privacy rights by encrypting all user data. D) Social media can compromise privacy rights by collecting and sharing personal data without consent. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Social media can compromise privacy rights by collecting and sharing personal data without consent. 28. Why is consistency important in a media project's layout? A) It changes the style often. B) It makes the project difficult to understand. C) It keeps the same style throughout, helping understanding. D) It uses different styles for each part. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It keeps the same style throughout, helping understanding. 29. What does it mean for the media to be "independent" in a democracy? A) Promoting government policies. B) Focused solely on business interests. C) Not influenced by public opinion. D) Not controlled or influenced by any external entities. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Not controlled or influenced by any external entities. 30. Which media is known for its interactivity and global access? A) Broadcast media. B) Print media. C) Internet media. D) Outdoor advertising. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Internet media. 31. Why is the media far from independent? A) The government controls the media through censorship. B) It shows only that part of the story which is interesting. C) It wants to increase public support. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The government controls the media through censorship. 32. Which English trader described the Banjars A) A) Walter bigg. B) B) Peter Mundy. C) C) robert Bateman. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) B) Peter Mundy. 33. How can advertisements affect our choices? A) Advertisements have no impact on consumer behavior or decision-making. B) Advertisements affect our choices by influencing perceptions, emotions, and providing product information. C) Advertisements only promote brand loyalty without affecting choices. D) Advertisements solely provide entertainment without influencing perceptions. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Advertisements affect our choices by influencing perceptions, emotions, and providing product information. 34. Find the mode of the following numbers:1, 2, 2, 3, 4, 4, 4, 5. A) 3. B) 4. C) 2. D) 5. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 4. 35. What is the role of litigation in the activities of interest groups? A) To donate money to political parties. B) To bring lawsuits to change laws or policies. C) To organize political campaigns. D) To vote in elections. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To bring lawsuits to change laws or policies. 36. Which of the following is NOT a common film genre? A) Comedy. B) Textbook. C) Science Fiction. D) Horror. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Textbook. 37. Genres help us to see that media aren't a reflection of 'reality' but are constructed to conform to, or challenge, codes & conventions A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 38. The cost to advertise depends on A) How much the news channel wants. B) Corruption of the channel. C) The popularity of the Channel. D) How good Quality the ad is. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The popularity of the Channel. 39. List some examples of different types of media. A) Visual media. B) Average audio. C) Text Media. D) Print media, digital media, broadcast media, social media. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Print media, digital media, broadcast media, social media. 40. What are some ways to critically evaluate the credibility of a news source? A) Trust the headline alone. B) Only rely on social media shares. C) Assume all news is biased without checking. D) Check author credentials, publication reputation, source verification, bias assessment, and cross-reference information. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Check author credentials, publication reputation, source verification, bias assessment, and cross-reference information. 41. Which software might be used to create a storyboard? A) Microsoft Word. B) Toon Boom Storyboard Pro. C) Adobe Acrobat. D) Spotify. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Toon Boom Storyboard Pro. 42. A ..... is an individual who is intolerant of other person?s religious beliefs or culture. A) Bigot. B) The. C) Slave. D) Bandagan. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Bigot. 43. What is the significance of the printing press in the history of media? A) It was the first form of electronic media. B) It allowed for the mass production of written materials. C) It was the first form of digital media. D) It was used to broadcast radio signals. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It allowed for the mass production of written materials. 44. Why is it important for citizens to understand media bias? A) To choose better entertainment. B) To make informed voting decisions. C) To follow celebrity news. D) To understand movie reviews. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To make informed voting decisions. 45. What is mise en scene? A) How actors portray characters. B) The time & place of the narrative. C) Everything within the frame. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Everything within the frame. 46. Independent media plays a ..... role in a democratic country. A) Minor. B) Significant. C) No. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Significant. 47. What is a "switch cost" as described in the article? A) The reduction in performance accuracy or speed when shifting between tasks. B) The time it takes to learn a new skill. C) The energy used by the brain during multitasking. D) The financial cost of switching devices. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The reduction in performance accuracy or speed when shifting between tasks. 48. What does the concept of "linkage" involve in conflict resolution? A) Separating issues to address them individually. B) Combining diverse issues for a global deal. C) Ignoring minor issues to focus on major ones. D) Prioritizing issues based on urgencyTagsDOK Level 1:Recall. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Combining diverse issues for a global deal. 49. Which type of media is primarily used to share instant news and updates? A) Radio media. B) TV media. C) Print media. D) Digital media. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Digital media. 50. How can media literacy help in understanding advertisements? A) Media literacy eliminates the need for critical thinking. B) Media literacy makes advertisements more appealing. C) Critically analyze and understand the persuasive techniques and messages in advertisements. D) Media literacy focuses solely on the visual aspects of ads. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Critically analyze and understand the persuasive techniques and messages in advertisements. 51. Why are age ratings important in media regulation? A) They ensure content is suitable for different audiences. B) They help increase media sales. C) They ban all advertisements. D) They promote only local content. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) They ensure content is suitable for different audiences. 52. What should a Media Specialist do to justify budgetary needs? A) Ignore the needs of the media center. B) Evaluate and articulate the specific needs of the media center. C) Focus only on personnel issues. D) Avoid discussing budgetary needs. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Evaluate and articulate the specific needs of the media center. 53. Is it possible for propaganda to have positive effects? A) Yes, but only on Tuesdays. B) Yes, if it promotes healthy behaviors or social causes. C) No, because it is illegal. D) No, it is always harmful. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Yes, if it promotes healthy behaviors or social causes. 54. What is the median of the following set of numbers:5, 7, 3, 9, 2, 6, 8? A) 4. B) 6. C) 3. D) 10. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 6. 55. What are deep fakes? A) A published false statement damaging to a person's reputation. B) False stories spread through the internet. C) Media that replace a person in an image or video with someone else's likeness. D) Information used to promote a point of view. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Media that replace a person in an image or video with someone else's likeness. 56. What does a journalist do? A) A journalist reports news and information. B) A journalist manages social media accounts. C) A journalist conducts scientific experiments. D) A journalist writes novels. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A journalist reports news and information. 57. What does censorship mean? A) Censorship is the celebration of diverse opinions. B) Censorship is the encouragement of information sharing. C) Censorship is the suppression of speech or information. D) Censorship promotes free speech. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Censorship is the suppression of speech or information. 58. WATER IS FOUND IN A) SOLID. B) LIQUID. C) GAS. D) ALL. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) ALL. 59. What does the term "structural violence" refer to in the context of positive peace? A) Physical violence between individuals. B) Violence embedded in social structures. C) Violence during wartime. D) Violence in sportsTagsDOK Level 1:Recall. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Violence embedded in social structures. 60. ..... can reach millions of people because they use certain technologies. A) Newspapers, television and telephone. B) Newspapers, Mobile and telephone. C) Newspapers, television and radio. D) Newspapers, Mobile and radio. 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