This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Cbse > Class 7 > Civics > Understanding Media > Class 7 Civics Chapter 6 Understanding Media – Quiz 23 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Class 7 Civics Chapter 6 Understanding Media Quiz 23 (55 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What is the significance of the job cuts mentioned in the article? A) They highlight the financial struggles of Gannett. B) They show the company's focus on pop culture over local news. C) They emphasize the importance of hiring new reporters. D) They indicate a shift in the company's business model. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) They show the company's focus on pop culture over local news. 2. Why do people announce things on the radio? A) As many people like it hear things. B) So that many people get the information at the same time. C) People are too busy read so they can get information just by listening. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 3. What is a strategic approach for a Media Specialist in terms of policy implementation? A) Ignoring policy implementation. B) Planning and executing policies that enhance media center operations. C) Focusing only on budgetary constraints. D) Avoiding any policy-related tasks. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Planning and executing policies that enhance media center operations. 4. What are the penalties for digital piracy? A) Only warnings are issued for digital piracy. B) Penalties for digital piracy include fines, monetary damages, and potential imprisonment. C) Digital piracy is legal in most countries. D) There are no consequences for digital piracy. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Penalties for digital piracy include fines, monetary damages, and potential imprisonment. 5. What role do copyright laws play in protecting creative works? A) Copyright laws only apply to visual art and music. B) Copyright laws are irrelevant in the digital age. C) Copyright laws provide exclusive rights to creators, preventing unauthorized use and reproduction of their works. D) Copyright laws only protect works published in books. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Copyright laws provide exclusive rights to creators, preventing unauthorized use and reproduction of their works. 6. Censorship goes in the favour of the media. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) FALSE. 7. Which of the following is an example of bias by omission? A) Ignoring important details that would offer a different perspective. B) Using emotional language to manipulate opinions. C) Reporting only positive news about a particular political party. D) Including misleading information in a news story. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Ignoring important details that would offer a different perspective. 8. What is the term for the process by which certain issues or perspectives are highlighted and brought to the forefront of public attention? A) Media manipulation. B) Information dissemination. C) Setting agendas. D) Public discourse. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Setting agendas. 9. Mass media includes which of the following? A) Radio. B) Television. C) Newspapers. D) All of these. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of these. 10. What is the range of the set of numbers 2, 6, 9, 13, 20? A) 12. B) 16. C) 18. D) 14. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 18. 11. The ..... used in mass media keeps on changing A) Language. B) Technology. C) Form. D) Mode. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Technology. 12. What is the main goal of confidence-building measures? A) To increase military capabilities. B) To reduce tensions and prevent conflict. C) To establish economic dominance. D) To promote cultural exchangeTagsDOK Level 1:Recall. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To reduce tensions and prevent conflict. 13. Why is it important to be media literate? A) To increase social media followers. B) It is important to be media literate to critically evaluate information, avoid misinformation, and understand media's impact on society. C) To learn how to create viral content. D) To understand advertising strategies. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It is important to be media literate to critically evaluate information, avoid misinformation, and understand media's impact on society. 14. Which of the following is an example of broadcast television? A) Spotify. B) BBC One. C) YouTube. D) The Guardian. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) BBC One. 15. What is the importance of fact-checking in journalism? A) Fact-checking is crucial for ensuring accuracy, credibility, and trust in journalism. B) Fact-checking slows down the news reporting process. C) Fact-checking is only necessary for online articles. D) Fact-checking is irrelevant in opinion pieces. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Fact-checking is crucial for ensuring accuracy, credibility, and trust in journalism. 16. Why is it important for media to uphold ethics and standards? A) To gain more followers. B) To make more money. C) To maintain trust and credibility. D) To entertain people. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To maintain trust and credibility. 17. While watching your favourite TV show, the same advertisements are repeated several times. Why? A) We like to watch a lot of advertisements. B) So that we go out and buy those products. C) Big business houses have given money to TV channels. D) Both (b) and (c). Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Both (b) and (c). 18. What is the difference between a political party and an interest group? A) Political parties do not influence public policy. B) Interest groups do not support candidates. C) Political parties are not involved in elections. D) Interest groups focus on getting laws passed. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Interest groups focus on getting laws passed. 19. 3) Means of communication which is in written is called ..... A) Print media. B) Electronic media. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Print media. 20. Digital media includes: A) Newspapers. B) Magazines. C) E-books. D) Radio broadcasts. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) E-books. 21. Which of the following is a claim that needs more evidence? A) "Eating vegetables is healthy.". B) "Vegetables contain vitamins and minerals.". C) "Everyone should eat vegetables because they are green.". D) "Vegetables can improve digestion.". Show Answer Correct Answer: C) "Everyone should eat vegetables because they are green.". 22. During a school project on media literacy, Masson finds an article online. What is a sign that the article might be fake? A) It contains quotes from experts. B) It includes a variety of viewpoints. C) It has sensational or emotionally charged headlines. D) It is published by a well-known news outlet. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It has sensational or emotionally charged headlines. 23. Who prescribed the 'Varna' rules?(a) Rulers(b) Jatis(c) Brahmanas(d) No one A) (a) Rulers. B) (b) Jatis. C) (d) No one. D) C) Brahmanas. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) C) Brahmanas. 24. Babur defeated Ibrahim lodi at panipat in which year A) 1527. B) 1524. C) 1526. D) 1525. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 1526. 25. How can a Media Specialist apply strategic thinking to funding opportunities? A) By ignoring alternative funding sources. B) By identifying and pursuing diverse funding opportunities. C) By focusing only on school-provided funds. D) By avoiding any funding responsibilities. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) By identifying and pursuing diverse funding opportunities. 26. In what ways can media literacy empower individuals to make informed decisions? A) Media literacy has no impact on decision-making processes. B) Media literacy encourages blind acceptance of information. C) Media literacy promotes emotional responses over critical thinking. D) Media literacy empowers individuals to critically analyze information, discern bias, and evaluate credibility, leading to informed decision-making. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Media literacy empowers individuals to critically analyze information, discern bias, and evaluate credibility, leading to informed decision-making. 27. Media is the plural form of the word medium. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 28. Define marginalisation in the context of media. A) The inclusion of all groups in media narratives. B) The equal representation of all viewpoints in media. C) Marginalisation in media is the exclusion or underrepresentation of certain groups or perspectives in media narratives. D) The promotion of a single perspective in media. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Marginalisation in media is the exclusion or underrepresentation of certain groups or perspectives in media narratives. 29. Which one of the following is responsible for water shortage? A) DRIP IRRIGATION. B) OVER POPULATION. C) HEAVY RAINFALL. D) INFILTRATION. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) OVER POPULATION. 30. What does "the press" usually refer to? A) A type of machine used for printing. B) People who work to record and share information. C) A physical newspaper. D) A government agency. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) People who work to record and share information. 31. ..... is known as the lungs of the earth A) Tropical evergreen forest. B) All types of forests. C) Desert region. D) Grasslands. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Tropical evergreen forest. 32. Groundwater will not be depleted due to afforestation. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) TRUE. 33. How does understanding median, mode, and range help in analyzing data? A) It provides measures of central tendency and variability for the data. B) It only applies to qualitative data. C) It only works for small datasets. D) It has no impact on data analysis. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It provides measures of central tendency and variability for the data. 34. WHICH ONE OF THE FOLLOWING IS IMPORTANT IN A DEMOCRACY A) RADIO. B) INDEPENDENT MEDIA. C) NEWSPAPER. D) TV. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) INDEPENDENT MEDIA. 35. What is the role of a radio station? A) To provide live sports commentary only. B) To sell advertising space exclusively. C) To serve as a platform for political debates only. D) The role of a radio station is to broadcast audio content to entertain and inform the public. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The role of a radio station is to broadcast audio content to entertain and inform the public. 36. What are some signs of biased media? A) Fact-checking. B) Selective reporting, sensationalism, lack of diverse perspectives, emotional language, and biased framing. C) Comprehensive analysis. D) In-depth interviews. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Selective reporting, sensationalism, lack of diverse perspectives, emotional language, and biased framing. 37. How does technology contribute to interactive media experiences? A) Through virtual and augmented reality. B) By promoting passive consumption. C) Only through traditional media channels. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Through virtual and augmented reality. 38. Tv, radio is electronic media A) Add. B) Disagre. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Add. 39. Journalism underwent a sea change in the ..... A) 1900s. B) 1952. C) 1940s. D) 2000s. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 1940s. 40. What Kind of Media Bias uses strong implications to invoke an emotional response towards a situation. A) Bias through Story Selection. B) Bias through Source Selection. C) Bias through Omission. D) Bias through Loaded Language. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Bias through Loaded Language. 41. How does "personal bias" affect decision-making? A) It can cause individuals to make decisions based on personal preferences rather than facts. B) It has no impact on decision-making. C) It leads to completely objective decisions. D) It always results in the best decision. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It can cause individuals to make decisions based on personal preferences rather than facts. 42. What role does social media play in our lives? A) Social media facilitates communication, connection, and information sharing in our lives. B) Social media has no impact on public opinion. C) Social media is primarily used for online shopping. D) Social media isolates individuals from real-life interactions. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Social media facilitates communication, connection, and information sharing in our lives. 43. A set of abilities requiring individuals to "recognize when information is needed and have the abilityto locate, evaluate, and use the needed information effectively." A) Communication Literacy. B) Media Literacy. C) Technology Literacy. D) Information Literacy. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Information Literacy. 44. Which purpose is most likely the focus of a media product that aims to make people aware of a new law? A) Entertain. B) Influence. C) Inform. D) Advertise or promote. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Inform. 45. What is the focus of media education? A) Hands-on experiences and media production. B) Theoretical knowledge only. C) Media consumption. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Hands-on experiences and media production. 46. If a book is filled with jokes and funny stories, what is its main purpose? A) To inform you about serious topics. B) To entertain you and make you laugh. C) To persuade you to change your opinion. D) To confuse you with humor. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To entertain you and make you laugh. 47. Which tool is mentioned for creating wireframe layouts? A) Google Docs. B) Photoshop. C) ITunes. D) FIGMA. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) FIGMA. 48. The mother of ..... was a Kachhwaha princess, daughter of the Rajput ruler of Amber. A) AKBAR. B) Jahangir. C) SHAHJAHAN. D) Abul Fazal. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Jahangir. 49. Which organisation is responsible for self-regulation of the printed press in the UK? A) ASA. B) BBC Trust. C) Ofcom. D) IPSO. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) IPSO. 50. How can propaganda use emotional appeals? A) By presenting facts in a neutral manner. B) By using exaggeration or misinformation. C) By allowing the audience to form their own opinions. D) By citing academic research. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) By using exaggeration or misinformation. 51. Why is it important for a Media Specialist to understand the rationale for media center policies? A) To create confusion among users. B) To ensure policies are meaningful and effective. C) To limit access to resources. D) To focus only on budgetary needs. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To ensure policies are meaningful and effective. 52. Movies that are designed to make us laugh. A) Thriller. B) Horror. C) Action. D) Comedy. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Comedy. 53. Babur succeeded to the throne of Ferghana in A) 1594. B) 1394. C) 1494. D) 1694. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 1494. 54. How should journalists handle conflicts of interest? A) Journalists should disclose conflicts of interest and avoid reporting on related matters. B) Journalists should embrace conflicts of interest to enhance their stories. C) Journalists should only disclose conflicts of interest if asked by their audience. D) Journalists should ignore conflicts of interest and proceed with reporting. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Journalists should disclose conflicts of interest and avoid reporting on related matters. 55. What is the primary purpose of an advertisement? A) To inform about current events. B) To create a sense of urgency. C) To promote a product, service, or idea. D) To provide entertainment. 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