This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Cbse > Class 7 > Civics > Understanding Media > Class 7 Civics Chapter 6 Understanding Media – Quiz 19 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Class 7 Civics Chapter 6 Understanding Media Quiz 19 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What is a key component of a Media Specialist's role in terms of personnel management? A) Ignoring staff development. B) Training and evaluating media center staff. C) Focusing only on student interactions. D) Avoiding any management responsibilities. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Training and evaluating media center staff. 2. What are some characteristics of misleading content? A) Use of verified statistics. B) Thorough research and analysis. C) Balanced presentation of viewpoints. D) Characteristics of misleading content include exaggeration, lack of credible sources, emotional manipulation, selective presentation of facts, and sensational language. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Characteristics of misleading content include exaggeration, lack of credible sources, emotional manipulation, selective presentation of facts, and sensational language. 3. In the example provided, what issue did the media highlight to raise awareness of pesticides in cola drinks? A) Health hazards of cola drinks. B) High levels of pollution. C) Pesticides in cola drinks. D) Unsafe drinking water. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Pesticides in cola drinks. 4. What does readability mean in terms of layout? A) Using very small fonts. B) Choosing fonts that are easy to read and stand out. C) Using the same color for text and background. D) Using complex vocabulary. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Choosing fonts that are easy to read and stand out. 5. What is a weakness of media? A) Interactive features. B) Easy to produce. C) Scheduled programming may not suit everyone. D) Global reach. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Scheduled programming may not suit everyone. 6. Which of the following is a primary function of media ownership regulation? A) To control media content. B) To promote diverse viewpoints. C) To increase advertising revenue. D) To ensure a monopoly in the media industry. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To promote diverse viewpoints. 7. How does media influence democracy? A) By providing a platform for public debate. B) By controlling political parties. C) By limiting access to information. D) None of these. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) By providing a platform for public debate. 8. What role does social media play in the spread of fake news? A) It prevents the spread of fake news. B) It can amplify the spread of fake news due to its wide reach and rapid sharing. C) It only spreads verified information. D) It has no impact on news dissemination. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It can amplify the spread of fake news due to its wide reach and rapid sharing. 9. Printing press was invented by Johannes Gutenberg A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 10. Advertisements mainly focused on seeking attention of A) Consumer. B) Sellers. C) Market. D) Producers. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Consumer. 11. The minister in charge of religious and charitable patronage A) Mansabardar. B) Sadr. C) Shah Jahan. D) Bairam Khan. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Sadr. 12. How does the new information about Brazil's environmental policies affect your understanding of global environmental efforts? A) It suggests that Brazil is not committed to environmental protection. B) It highlights the complexity of balancing economic and environmental goals. C) It indicates that deforestation is no longer a global concern. D) It implies that only developed countries can lead environmental efforts. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It highlights the complexity of balancing economic and environmental goals. 13. What is the purpose of fact-checking? A) The purpose of fact-checking is to verify the accuracy of information and combat misinformation. B) To entertain the audience. C) To promote biased opinions. D) To create new information. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The purpose of fact-checking is to verify the accuracy of information and combat misinformation. 14. What is a common criticism of media regulation? A) It promotes diversity. B) It limits freedom of expression. C) It increases audience engagement. D) It ensures content quality. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It limits freedom of expression. 15. A documentary about wildlife is most likely trying to: A) Persuade you to visit a zoo. B) Entertain you with animal jokes. C) Inform you about animal habitats and behaviors. D) Confuse you with scientific terms. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Inform you about animal habitats and behaviors. 16. Which of these would the news choose A) Avanish Is late to class Again. B) Fashion Show. C) Slums are being destroyed. D) Poor are geting beaten. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Fashion Show. 17. What is the plural form of 'medium'? A) Media. B) Mediums. C) Medians. D) Mediators. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Media. 18. Discuss the influence of celebrity endorsements on consumer behavior. A) Celebrity endorsements influence consumer behavior by enhancing brand credibility, increasing visibility, and creating aspirational connections. B) Celebrity endorsements have no impact on consumer behavior. C) Celebrity endorsements only affect brand pricing. D) Consumers prefer products without celebrity endorsements. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Celebrity endorsements influence consumer behavior by enhancing brand credibility, increasing visibility, and creating aspirational connections. 19. ..... refers to all means of communication A) Protest. B) Advertisement. C) Media. D) Democracy. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Media. 20. What is a news report? A) A news report is a factual account of recent events or developments. B) A news report is a fictional story. C) A news report is a summary of a book. D) A news report is a personal opinion piece. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A news report is a factual account of recent events or developments. 21. What skills are necessary for effective media consumption? A) Graphic design abilities. B) Basic computer knowledge. C) Social media skills. D) Critical thinking, media literacy, analytical skills, and time management. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Critical thinking, media literacy, analytical skills, and time management. 22. Find the median of this data set:12, 15, 11, 14, 13, 10. A) 14.5. B) 12.5. C) 11. D) 13.5. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 12.5. 23. WATER IS ESSENTIAL ONLY FOR ANIMALS A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) FALSE. 24. Rapid expansion of global communications can be traced back to the mechanical advancements of technologies during the 18th/19th centuries, A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) TRUE. 25. Mediterenian forest are known as ..... for there cultivation A) Happy fruits. B) World of fruits. C) Manson forest. D) Orchards of the world. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Orchards of the world. 26. What is "Freedom of the Press" ? A) The right to print money. B) The right of newspapers and other public media to publish articles believed to be accurate. C) The ability to write anything without consequences. D) The right to own a newspaper. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The right of newspapers and other public media to publish articles believed to be accurate. 27. What does "malinformation" refer to? A) Information that is false and intended to harm. B) Information that is true but used to cause harm. C) Information that is always beneficial. D) Information that is neutral. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Information that is true but used to cause harm. 28. When writing an argument, what is important to include to support your claims? A) Personal opinions. B) Clear reasons and relevant evidence. C) Random facts. D) Anecdotes. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Clear reasons and relevant evidence. 29. Babur defeated the Lodhi army in the battlefield of ..... A) Kurushetra. B) PANIPAT. C) Jaipur. D) Udaipur. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) PANIPAT. 30. What does the term 'medium' refer to in communication? A) The purpose behind the communication. B) The channel or method of communication used to convey information. C) The content of the message being communicated. D) The audience receiving the communication. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The channel or method of communication used to convey information. 31. What is the median of these temperatures:72, 75, 70, 68, 74? A) 68. B) 75. C) 72. D) 70. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 72. 32. How can you evaluate the credibility of a digital news article? A) Believe the article if it includes a video. B) Assume the article is credible if it has many shares on social media. C) Check the author's credentials, verify the publication's reputation, look for citations and sources, assess objectivity, and cross-reference with reliable sources. D) Trust the article if it has a catchy headline. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Check the author's credentials, verify the publication's reputation, look for citations and sources, assess objectivity, and cross-reference with reliable sources. 33. What is the range of the set 8, 14, 22, 29, 35? A) 14. B) 8. C) 21. D) 27. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 27. 34. What is the impact of color choices in visual media? A) Color choices are irrelevant to audience engagement. B) Color choices only affect the cost of production. C) Color choices have no effect on visual media. D) Color choices significantly impact emotions, perceptions, and engagement in visual media. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Color choices significantly impact emotions, perceptions, and engagement in visual media. 35. What is the primary concern of media regulation? A) Promoting specific ideologies. B) Ensuring fair competition. C) Maximising profits. D) Increasing audience size. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Ensuring fair competition. 36. Which article of the Indian Constitution protects the Right to Freedom of Speech? A) Article 19(1)(a). B) Article 14. C) Article 21. D) Article 32. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Article 19(1)(a). 37. What is the primary purpose of media literacy? A) To promote media companies. B) To avoid all forms of media. C) To understand the messages conveyed by media. D) To create media content. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To understand the messages conveyed by media. 38. What is the average time Aussies spend interacting with media daily? A) Seven to ten hours. B) Less than an hour. C) More than ten hours. D) One to six hours. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) One to six hours. 39. Electronic typewriting on journalisum was invented in A) 1997. B) 1939. C) 1940. D) 1984. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 1940. 40. Which of the following is NOT one of the three types of bias introduced in the video? A) Bias by spin. B) Bias by exaggeration. C) Bias by omission. D) Bias by placement. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Bias by exaggeration. 41. Why is it important to distinguish between fact and opinion in media? A) To pass time. B) To follow trends. C) To enjoy content. D) To avoid misinformation. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To avoid misinformation. 42. Writing A Balanced Report Depends On The Media Being ..... A) Poor. B) Independent. C) Rich. D) Dependent. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Independent. 43. What does the term "setting the agenda" mean in the context of the media? A) Shaping public perception. B) Promoting political agendas. C) Deciding what stories are newsworthy. D) Influencing government policies. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Deciding what stories are newsworthy. 44. Which of the following is a method to identify bias in media? A) Playing video games. B) Checking the weather forecast. C) Evaluating the sources of information. D) Listening to music. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Evaluating the sources of information. 45. What do you mean by balanced report? A) Discusses all the earning concepts. B) Discusses all expenditure of company. C) Discusses all point of view of particular story. D) None of these. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Discusses all point of view of particular story. 46. Media is the plural form of word ..... A) Medium. B) Middle. C) Represent. D) Presentation. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Medium. 47. What is one effect of media representations on viewers? A) They can make viewers more athletic. B) They can make viewers more artistic. C) They can influence viewers' perceptions of reality. D) They can make viewers more intelligent. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) They can influence viewers' perceptions of reality. 48. Which is the best way to invite a limited number of people whom you know to a party? A) Radio invitation. B) Personal phone call or SMS. C) Put it as a small invite in the newspaper. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Personal phone call or SMS. 49. Advertisement made by the government or private agencies that have a large message for society A) Private advertisements. B) Social advertisements. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Social advertisements. 50. How can the framing of a story alter its interpretation? A) The framing of a story can significantly change its interpretation by influencing the audience's perception and emotional response. B) The story's ending is the only factor that matters. C) Framing has no effect on how a story is understood. D) Framing only changes the characters involved in the story. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The framing of a story can significantly change its interpretation by influencing the audience's perception and emotional response. 51. What is the importance of understanding copyright issues in the media center? A) To disregard intellectual property rights. B) To ensure media center policies comply with copyright regulations. C) To ignore copyright laws. D) To focus only on ethical issues. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To ensure media center policies comply with copyright regulations. 52. Local media covers small issues related to people having ordinary life A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 53. What is the primary purpose of TV media? A) To read news articles. B) To listen to music. C) To watch shows and news. D) To play video games. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To watch shows and news. 54. How does media influence public policy? A) By creating laws. B) By shaping public opinion through what they report. C) By censoring information. D) By ignoring public opinion. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) By shaping public opinion through what they report. 55. What is the importance of citing sources in media presentations? A) Citing sources is optional if you have a strong opinion. B) Citing sources is important for credibility, verification, and avoiding plagiarism. C) Citing sources is only necessary for academic papers. D) Citing sources is a way to make presentations longer. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Citing sources is important for credibility, verification, and avoiding plagiarism. 56. Media is encoded and that the 'people' we see in the media are not people but a constructed image of them and that that construction is a process of selection, presence and absence BUT the meaning isn't determined by the sender, it is decoded by the audience and therefore can have many meaningsWhat topic from Topic B is summarised here? A) B2 Audience Decoding. B) B4 Expectations & subversion of genre. C) B1 Constructing Messages. D) B3 Semiotics. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) B1 Constructing Messages. 57. Which of the following is an example of a confidence-building measure? A) Increasing military presence. B) Establishing communication hotlines. C) Imposing economic sanctions. D) Conducting surprise military drillsTagsDOK Level 1:Recall. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Establishing communication hotlines. 58. List the types of mass media. A) Print and Personal. B) Personal and digital. C) Print and Digital. D) Digital and Mass. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Print and Digital. 59. What is symbolism in the context of media and politics? A) A way to simplify complex political theories. B) A method for encrypting secret messages. C) The use of symbols or images to represent ideas or concepts. D) The use of symbols to represent mathematical ideas. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The use of symbols or images to represent ideas or concepts. 60. Who is a listener in the context of radio? A) A listener is a device used to transmit radio signals. B) A listener is an individual who tunes in to a radio broadcast. C) A listener is a radio host who speaks on air. D) A listener is someone who creates radio content. 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