This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Cbse > Class 7 > Civics > Understanding Media > Class 7 Civics Chapter 6 Understanding Media – Quiz 21 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Class 7 Civics Chapter 6 Understanding Media Quiz 21 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which of the following sets has no mode? (a) 2, 2, 4, 5, 5 (b) 6, 6, 8, 10, 12 (c) 3, 7, 11, 15, 19 (d) 5, 5, 7, 9, 9 A) 3, 7, 11, 15, 19. B) 5, 5, 7, 9, 9. C) 2, 2, 4, 5, 5. D) 6, 6, 8, 10, 12. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 3, 7, 11, 15, 19. 2. What is a "conspiracy theory" ? A) A government policy. B) A belief that some covert but influential organization is responsible for an unexplained event. C) A type of news report. D) A well-supported scientific theory. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A belief that some covert but influential organization is responsible for an unexplained event. 3. What is the 'plain folks' appeal in propaganda? A) Politicians doing everyday activities. B) Showing politicians in luxurious settings. C) Using complex language to impress. D) Using scientific data to argue. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Politicians doing everyday activities. 4. The media also plays an important role in deciding what stories to focus on, and therefore, decides on what is newsworthy. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 5. How can you create a balanced media presentation? A) Ignore the target audience's preferences. B) Use only text without visuals. C) Focus solely on entertainment value. D) Use a mix of media types, support the main message, and maintain consistency. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Use a mix of media types, support the main message, and maintain consistency. 6. The water bearing layer of the earth is called hydrosphere. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) FALSE. 7. If you wanted to check the age rating of a new video game in the UK, which organisation's rating would you look for? A) ASA. B) Go. C) Ofcom. D) Bbfc. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Go. 8. In the segment about the internet, how does the media use words to emphasize the importance of undersea cables? A) By using technical specifications and data. B) By describing them as the "invisible force" behind communications. C) By focusing on the historical development of cables. D) By highlighting the environmental impact of cables. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) By describing them as the "invisible force" behind communications. 9. How does the actor realize he has been doing too much press? A) He was told by his manager. B) He received fan letters. C) He read a news article. D) He saw a video package. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) He saw a video package. 10. Why is it important for a Media Specialist to know alternative means of funding? A) To rely solely on school funds. B) To diversify funding sources and enhance media center resources. C) To avoid seeking additional funds. D) To focus only on budget cuts. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To diversify funding sources and enhance media center resources. 11. Sher-Shah Suri was killed in ..... A) 1545 AD. B) 1600 BC. C) 1455 AD. D) 1320 BC. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 1545 AD. 12. What does a higher interquartile range indicate about a group's data spread? A) More consistent. B) Less spread out. C) More outliers. D) More spread out. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) More spread out. 13. This type of journalism focuses on the investigation of a single topic of interest, often involving crime, political corruption, or corporate wrongdoing. A. Investigative Journalism B. Opinion Journalism C. Broadcast Journalism D. Feature Journalism A) F. Celebrity Journalism. B) A. Investigative Journalism. C) E. Sports Journalism. D) G. Environmental Journalism. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A. Investigative Journalism. 14. Which of the following is not a part of the electronic media? A) Magazines. B) Television. C) Computer(Internet). D) Radio. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Magazines. 15. Which of the following is a benefit of using multiple sources of information? A) It helps you to only see one side of a story. B) It allows you to get a well-rounded understanding of a topic. C) It makes it harder to form your own opinion. D) It limits the amount of information you can access. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It allows you to get a well-rounded understanding of a topic. 16. Which term refers to the tendency to favor information that confirms one's preexisting beliefs? A) Personal bias. B) Confirmation bias. C) Worldview. D) Propaganda. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Confirmation bias. 17. Printing press was invented by johny tepp A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 18. Sources of Advertisement Are-: A) Newspapers. B) Television. C) Internet. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 19. In a democracy, what role does the media play in providing information to citizens? A) It enforces government decisions. B) It entertains the public. C) It provides a balanced view of news. D) It helps citizens understand how the government works. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) It helps citizens understand how the government works. 20. March 26 is celebrated as World water day. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) FALSE. 21. If a commercial is trying to convince you to buy a new toy, what is its purpose? A) To confuse you with too many options. B) To persuade you to purchase the toy. C) To entertain you with funny characters. D) To inform you about the history of toys. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To persuade you to purchase the toy. 22. If the numbers are 3, 5, 8, 10, and 12, what is the median? A) 3. B) 8. C) 10. D) 12. E) 5. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 8. 23. What challenges do journalists often face due to financial pressures? A) Increased editorial independence. B) Impact on the quality and diversity of news coverage. C) No challenges at all. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Impact on the quality and diversity of news coverage. 24. How can media literacy help in identifying fake news? A) By teaching how to use social media. B) By developing critical thinking and evaluation skills. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) By developing critical thinking and evaluation skills. 25. What is the first step in evaluating a news source? A) Sharing the article on social media. B) Checking the author's credentials and the publication's reputation. C) Ignoring the publication date. D) Reading only the headline. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Checking the author's credentials and the publication's reputation. 26. What was one effect of social media on political campaigns during the 2020 presidential election? A) It decreased voter engagement. B) It allowed candidates to amplify their messages to a larger audience. C) It reduced the spread of misinformation. D) It increased reliance on traditional news outlets. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It allowed candidates to amplify their messages to a larger audience. 27. What are the ethical considerations in media production? A) Accuracy, privacy, consent, representation, transparency, copyright, and impact. B) Profit maximization. C) Celebrity endorsements. D) Entertainment value. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Accuracy, privacy, consent, representation, transparency, copyright, and impact. 28. In written communication, script typography is used for ..... A) Humor. B) Urgency. C) Importance. D) Elegance. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Elegance. 29. What is one practical consequence of media multitasking in educational settings, as mentioned in the article? A) Improved grades. B) Increased creativity. C) Reduced learning and homework accuracy. D) Faster reading speeds. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Reduced learning and homework accuracy. 30. Cost of giving an advertisement depends upon the popularity of? A) Product. B) Channel. C) Producers. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Product. 31. Which of the following is an example of information presented orally? A) A photograph. B) A newspaper article. C) A pie chart. D) A podcast episode. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A podcast episode. 32. What are some strategies for identifying fake news? A) Trust everything on social media. B) Check source credibility, verify with multiple outlets, analyze author background, look for evidence, and be cautious of sensationalist language. C) Only read headlines for information. D) Rely solely on one news outlet. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Check source credibility, verify with multiple outlets, analyze author background, look for evidence, and be cautious of sensationalist language. 33. When did India censor the media? When bomb blasts took place(d) A) When there was Emergency in 1965-66. B) When there was Emergency in 1975-88. C) When there was Emergency in 1975-77. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) When there was Emergency in 1975-77. 34. Which of the following is an example of bias in numbers and statistics? A) Presenting data from a large, representative sample. B) Using accurate and up-to-date statistics. C) Cherry-picking data that supports one side of an argument. D) Citing the source of the statistics. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Cherry-picking data that supports one side of an argument. 35. Calculate the median of this list:4, 8, 6, 10, 2, 12. A) 9. B) 7. C) 5. D) 11. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 7. 36. When did the concept of media literacy begin to gain significant attention? A) 18th century. B) 20th century. C) 19th century. D) 21st century. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 20th century. 37. In which environment do people build slanting roofs of their houses? A) Heavy rainfall. B) Bright sun light. C) Heavy cold. D) None of these. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Heavy rainfall. 38. Between boys and girls, whose puzzle completion times were more consistent? A) The video does not provide this information. B) Both were equally consistent. C) Girls. D) Boys. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Boys. 39. All media texts are influenced by others A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 40. The reason that the tropical rain forests is called evergreen A) As there is no particular season, the trees do not shed their leaves altogether. B) Because the trees grow there are green in colour. C) As the soil is fertile and good type. D) As the plants are getting enough water. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) As there is no particular season, the trees do not shed their leaves altogether. 41. How can you tell if something is propaganda? A) It has a lot of pictures. B) It presents only one point of view and tries to persuade you. C) It is very long. D) It is written in a foreign language. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It presents only one point of view and tries to persuade you. 42. What is the primary role of media in communication? A) To entertain rather than inform the public. B) To facilitate the dissemination of information and ideas. C) To restrict access to information and ideas. D) To promote only specific viewpoints and opinions. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To facilitate the dissemination of information and ideas. 43. The common hardwood trees found in evergreen forest A) Rose wood, ebony, mahogany. B) Banyan, pine, dragon tree. C) Apple tree, mango tree, etc . D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Rose wood, ebony, mahogany. 44. What is the purpose of this text? A) To present definitions of media literacy. B) To isolate media consumers. C) To discourage media literacy. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To present definitions of media literacy. 45. How can a layout help the audience understand the message better? A) By using very small images. B) By arranging content to highlight key points. C) By including less information. D) By using only black and white. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) By arranging content to highlight key points. 46. Which of the following is a key challenge in media regulation? A) Maximizing profits. B) Increasing audience size. C) Promoting specific ideologies. D) Ensuring content diversity. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Ensuring content diversity. 47. When Garha Kaanga Kaanga Deaf A) A) when bundelas and Marathas controlled it. B) When ahoms controlled it. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A) when bundelas and Marathas controlled it. 48. Media do not advertise business houses products. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 49. Which media type is known as the oldest form of media? A) Direct advertising. B) Internet media. C) Print media. D) Broadcast media. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Print media. 50. What did the 2003 study in the International Journal of Information Management find about email checking? A) Most people check email once a day. B) Checking email improves productivity. C) People never return to their previous tasks. D) It takes about 64 seconds to resume a previous task after checking email. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) It takes about 64 seconds to resume a previous task after checking email. 51. What does a visualization diagram help to envision? A) The script for a movie. B) The budget for a project. C) The timeline for project completion. D) The final product of media like websites. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The final product of media like websites. 52. Which media form was the main source of information before the rise of the Internet? A) Radio. B) Social media. C) Television. D) Print media. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Print media. 53. What distinguishes a documentary from other genres? A) Its use of fictional elements. B) Its focus on real-life events or issues. C) Its primary aim to entertain rather than inform. D) Its use of elaborate costumes and sets. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Its focus on real-life events or issues. 54. Which of the following would be an example of a media product that is both audio and visual? A) A magazine article. B) A radio advert. C) A feature film. D) A podcast. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A feature film. 55. Sometimes, ground water accumulates between layers of hard rocks. This is known as an aquifer. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) TRUE. 56. How can misinformation be identified? A) Misinformation can be identified by verifying sources, checking for corroborating evidence, analyzing context, and looking for inconsistencies. B) Ignoring the author's credentials. C) Trusting the first source you find. D) Relying solely on social media trends. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Misinformation can be identified by verifying sources, checking for corroborating evidence, analyzing context, and looking for inconsistencies. 57. The mother of Shahjahan was a Rathor princess, daughter of the Rajput ruler of ..... A) Sandeshwar. B) Televar. C) Rajaputra. D) MARWAR. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) MARWAR. 58. WHICH ONE OF THE FOLLOWING NEWSPAPERS IS RUN BY 8 DALIT WOMEN IN UTTAR PRADESH A) My point. B) From the segment. C) Khabar Lahariya. D) MAKE. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Khabar Lahariya. 59. Using body language is ..... communication. A) Verbal. B) Non verbal. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Non verbal. 60. 6) Mass media earns money by ..... A) Colouring. B) Advertising. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Advertising. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesCivics QuizzesClass 7 QuizzesClass 7 Civics Chapter 6 Understanding Media Quiz 1Class 7 Civics Chapter 6 Understanding Media Quiz 2Class 7 Civics Chapter 6 Understanding Media Quiz 3Class 7 Civics Chapter 6 Understanding Media Quiz 4Class 7 Civics Chapter 6 Understanding Media Quiz 5Class 7 Civics Chapter 6 Understanding Media Quiz 6Class 7 Civics Chapter 6 Understanding Media Quiz 7Class 7 Civics Chapter 6 Understanding Media Quiz 8 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books