This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Cbse > Class 7 > Civics > Understanding Media > Class 7 Civics Chapter 6 Understanding Media – Quiz 3 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Class 7 Civics Chapter 6 Understanding Media Quiz 3 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which of the following is considered the earliest form of media? A) Television. B) Newspapers. C) Internet. D) Radio. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Newspapers. 2. Which type of media is known for its immediacy and ability to reach a wide audience quickly? A) Radio media. B) Television media. C) Social media. D) Print media. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Social media. 3. Media requires ..... to run smoothly A) Money. B) Time. C) Staff. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Money. 4. TV and radio are the part of A) Electronic media. B) Mass media. C) Print media. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Electronic media. 5. ..... refer to advertisements made by the State or private agencies that have a larger message for society A) Private advertisements. B) Social advertisements. C) State advertisements. D) Society advertisements. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Social advertisements. 6. Are systems of signs, which create meaning. A) Media Language. B) Codes. C) Genre. D) Conventions. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Codes. 7. Independent media plays a important role in a democratic country. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 8. What does the article suggest about the relationship between the total number of hours spent with media and cognitive performance? A) There is no relationship. B) Only the type of media matters. C) Total hours are the most important factor. D) The extent of multitasking during those hours is more predictive than total hours. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The extent of multitasking during those hours is more predictive than total hours. 9. How does media promote cultural understanding? A) By showing similar content. B) By avoiding other cultures. C) By showcasing diverse traditions and perspectives. D) By focusing on national content only. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) By showcasing diverse traditions and perspectives. 10. What does media literacy empower people to be? A) Passive consumers. B) Critical thinkers and makers. C) Isolated individuals. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Critical thinkers and makers. 11. What is the purpose of an image in an advertisement? A) To fill space in the advertisement layout. B) To provide a detailed description of the product. C) To distract the viewer from the text. D) To capture attention and convey the message visually. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To capture attention and convey the message visually. 12. This word is used to refer to a TV or radio programme that is widely transmitted. A) (i) Print. B) (ii) Broadcast. C) (iii) Publish. D) (iv) Report. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) (ii) Broadcast. 13. What is a significant drawback of television news in politics? A) It is biased towards conflict. B) It is too expensive to produce. C) It is too lengthy. D) It offers less detailed stories. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) It offers less detailed stories. 14. This is the term for the practice of gathering news through the use of digital tools and platforms. A. Digital Journalism B. Traditional Journalism C. Print Journalism D. Broadcast Journalism A) A. Digital Journalism. B) Online News Aggregation. C) Social Media Reporting. D) Citizen Journalism. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A. Digital Journalism. 15. What is an example of a labor union's goal? A) To reduce taxes. B) To improve public transportation. C) To get a party member elected. D) To fight for better wages and working conditions. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To fight for better wages and working conditions. 16. How do policymakers use media? A) To avoid public scrutiny. B) To hide information. C) To create biased news. D) To communicate with the public. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To communicate with the public. 17. A newspaper by eight dalit women in Uttar Pradesh A) News. B) Times chitrakot. C) Khabar Lahariya. D) Chitrakoot Lahariya. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Khabar Lahariya. 18. Which of the following is not the example of digital media A) Mobile phone. B) TV. C) Book. D) Internet. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Book. 19. Why is understanding bias, symbolism, and propaganda crucial? A) To pass a mathematics test. B) To make informed decisions based on accurate information. C) To win arguments on social media. D) To become a professional journalist. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To make informed decisions based on accurate information. 20. What is one essential skill for a career in media? A) Mathematical skills. B) Mechanical skills. C) Biological knowledge. D) Social media savvy. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Social media savvy. 21. Which term is being described?Directing the audience towards a desired outcome by attaching a meaning to something that could have many interpretations A) Presence. B) Construction. C) Anchorage. D) Absence. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Anchorage. 22. What is the median distance of the bike rides? A) 5 miles. B) 6 miles. C) 5.5 miles. D) 4.5 miles. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 5.5 miles. 23. In the segment about deforestation, how does the media use images to convey the seriousness of the issue? A) By showing images of thriving forests. B) By displaying images of deforested areas and logging activities. C) By focusing on images of urban development. D) By using images of wildlife. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) By displaying images of deforested areas and logging activities. 24. Which societies doesn't followed rules by Brahman A) ) Kshatriya. B) B) Shudrasya. C) C) tribes. D) None of these. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) C) tribes. 25. What are the potential consequences of publishing defamatory statements? A) Increased social media followers. B) Enhanced public speaking skills. C) Improved job opportunities. D) Legal liability, financial damages, reputational harm, and professional consequences. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Legal liability, financial damages, reputational harm, and professional consequences. 26. When the government prevents the media to show something, it is known as A) Emergency. B) Sea change. C) Balanced Report. D) Censorship. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Censorship. 27. What does it mean when information is objective? A) It is based on facts, without any influence from personal feelings or opinions. B) It is false. C) It is a secret. D) It is influenced by personal feelings or opinions. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It is based on facts, without any influence from personal feelings or opinions. 28. The period between 1957-1977, was declared as ..... period for india. A) Unknown. B) Black. C) Democratic. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Black. 29. Which of the following has most significantly changed how Americans access political information? A) Newspapers and magazines. B) The rise of television in the 1950s. C) The increasing use of social media and mobile devices. D) Radio broadcasts in the early 20th century. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The increasing use of social media and mobile devices. 30. Who uses the visualization diagram once it is approved? A) Film directors. B) Developers. C) School teachers. D) Novelists. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Developers. 31. Which of the following is a strategy to identify fake news? A) Trusting all information on social media. B) Checking the source and verifying the facts. C) Believing everything you read. D) Ignoring the author's credentials. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Checking the source and verifying the facts. 32. Which of the following is NOT a form of propaganda? A) Political cartoons. B) News reports. C) Scientific journals. D) Advertisements. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Scientific journals. 33. What is the purpose of a jingle? A) To help you remember the product. B) To give you information about the product. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To help you remember the product. 34. In which language is Khabar Lahriya A) English. B) Bundeli. C) The name is in hindi so definetly Hindi. D) Bengali. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Bundeli. 35. What is a news outlet? A) An organization or platform that disseminates news and information to the public. B) A government agency that regulates news content. C) A type of social media platform for sharing personal updates. D) A historical document that records past events. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) An organization or platform that disseminates news and information to the public. 36. What is the main benefit of using visualization diagrams? A) Enhancing actor performance. B) Improving musical scores. C) Increasing internet speed. D) Saving time and money. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Saving time and money. 37. Effects in sound design add ..... to a scene. A) Realism. B) Fantasy. C) Confusion. D) Humor. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Realism. 38. Why should we check if a source is reliable? A) To support any argument regardless of truth. B) To gather as many sources as possible. C) To ensure the information is accurate and trustworthy. D) To find the most popular opinions. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To ensure the information is accurate and trustworthy. 39. Which body would classify a new film for UK cinemas? A) Bbfc. B) ASA. C) Ofcom. D) Go. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Bbfc. 40. What is one of the main purposes of the media? A) To sell pets. B) To make people go outside. C) To inform people. D) To make people sad. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To inform people. 41. How does confirmation bias affect our media consumption? A) Confirmation bias causes individuals to favor media that aligns with their beliefs, leading to a skewed perception of information. B) Confirmation bias has no impact on how people consume media. C) Confirmation bias leads to a preference for diverse viewpoints in media. D) It encourages individuals to seek out new information that contradicts their beliefs. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Confirmation bias causes individuals to favor media that aligns with their beliefs, leading to a skewed perception of information. 42. Music in sound design is primarily used to set the ..... A) Characters. B) Plot. C) Setting. D) Mood. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Mood. 43. How is news literacy related to false news? A) False news is always easy to recognize without news literacy. B) News literacy has no effect on the understanding of news. C) News literacy stimulates spreading misinformation. D) News literacy helps individuals recognize and fight against false news, promoting critical thinking and evaluation of information sources. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) News literacy helps individuals recognize and fight against false news, promoting critical thinking and evaluation of information sources. 44. What should you do if the data set has an even number of values to find the median? A) Choose the lowest value. B) Repeat the first value. C) Pick any middle value. D) Average the two middle values. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Average the two middle values. 45. Which of the following is not an example of social advertisement A) USE OF SUNSILK. B) PAYING TAX ON TIME. C) USING ENERGY, SAVING FUEL. D) SAVE EVERY DROP OF WATER. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) USE OF SUNSILK. 46. What is a benefit of using social media as a source of information? A) It always provides accurate and unbiased information. B) It allows you to see a variety of opinions and perspectives. C) It limits your exposure to new ideas. D) It only shows you information from your friends. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It allows you to see a variety of opinions and perspectives. 47. Name a type of social media platform. A) Facebook. B) YouTube. C) Reddit. D) LinkedIn. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Facebook. 48. According to peace studies scholars, what is war closely tied to in some cultures? A) Diplomacy. B) Militarism. C) Economic growth. D) Technological advancementTagsDOK Level 1:Recall. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Militarism. 49. Which technology has significantly changed the way mass media operates and has made it possible to view news and entertainment from different parts of the world? A) Fax Machines. B) Satellites. C) Telephones. D) Typewriters. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Satellites. 50. What type of media products might use storyboards? A) Radio broadcasts. B) Concerts. C) Live theater. D) Animation, film, and TV production. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Animation, film, and TV production. 51. How can you tell if a source is reliable? A) A reliable source is written in simple language. B) A reliable source is authored by an expert, cites credible references, is published by a reputable organization, and presents information that can be verified. C) A reliable source is always free to access. D) A reliable source is popular among social media users. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A reliable source is authored by an expert, cites credible references, is published by a reputable organization, and presents information that can be verified. 52. This is the process of verifying the accuracy of information before it is published or broadcasted. A. Fact-checking B. Editing C. Proofreading D. Reviewing A) Content creation. B) Citation verification. C) A. Fact-checking. D) Source gathering. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A. Fact-checking. 53. What are the key elements to analyze in a media message? A) Source, audience, purpose, content, context, biases. B) Visual elements, sound effects, editing. C) Distribution channels, marketing strategies, feedback. D) Format, style, length, tone. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Source, audience, purpose, content, context, biases. 54. What are the main components of media literacy? A) The main components of media literacy are access to, analysis, evaluation and media creation. B) Focusing on the consumption of media only. C) Learning about media settings. D) Understanding the story of the media. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The main components of media literacy are access to, analysis, evaluation and media creation. 55. What does it mean to be "impartial" ? A) To favor one side over another. B) To treat all rivals or disputants equally; fair and just. C) To ignore all sides. D) To be indecisive. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To treat all rivals or disputants equally; fair and just. 56. Which brain networks are primarily involved in multitasking? A) Visual and auditory networks. B) Frontoparietal control, dorsal attention, and ventral attention networks. C) Language and motor networks. D) Limbic and occipital networks. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Frontoparietal control, dorsal attention, and ventral attention networks. 57. Which of the following is a primary role of media regulation bodies in Great Britain? A) To create media content. B) To ensure media content adheres to legal standards. C) To fund media organisations. D) To promote specific political agendas. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To ensure media content adheres to legal standards. 58. Which of the following is an example of a technical media code? A) Gestures. B) Camera. C) Props. D) Font styles. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Camera. 59. This refers to the ethical principles that guide the conduct of journalists. A. Media Ethics B. Journalism Standards C. Reporting Guidelines D. Editorial Policies A) Journalism Ethics. B) Media Guidelines. C) A. Media Ethics. D) Content Standards. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A. Media Ethics. 60. A natural disaster has struck a place. The government wants to warn people on the spot. Which media forms are best to be used in this situation? A) TV news and Newspapers. B) TV news and Radio announcements. C) Radio announcements and Newspapers. D) None of the above. 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