This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Cbse > Class 7 > Civics > Understanding Media > Class 7 Civics Chapter 6 Understanding Media – Quiz 5 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Class 7 Civics Chapter 6 Understanding Media Quiz 5 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What is the setting of the actor's interview? A) A Netflix special. B) A podcast. C) A sports show. D) Saturday Night Live. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Saturday Night Live. 2. Understanding Media A) To inform and entertain. B) To mislead and confuse. C) To isolate individuals. D) To discourage critical thinking. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To inform and entertain. 3. Media is th plural form of the word A) Midle. B) Medium. C) Media. D) Model. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Medium. 4. What is the primary purpose of media regulation policies? A) To increase media profits and shareholder value. B) To protect the public interest and ensure fair media practices. C) To limit access to information for the public. D) To promote government propaganda and censorship. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To protect the public interest and ensure fair media practices. 5. What impact does social media have on communication? A) Social media only promotes negative interactions among users. B) Social media significantly impacts communication by promoting instant connectivity and diverse interactions. C) Social media has no effect on how people interact with each other. D) Social media decreases the quality of face-to-face communication. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Social media significantly impacts communication by promoting instant connectivity and diverse interactions. 6. Which term is being described?The process of making conscious or subconscious decisions when selecting and receiving the content of a media product. A) Anchorage. B) Construction. C) Absence. D) Presence. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Construction. 7. Name one type of media you use every day. A) Newspaper. B) Radio. C) Social media. D) Television. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Social media. 8. What does the Right to Information Act (RTI) allow citizens to do? A) The RTI allows citizens to request information from public authorities. B) The RTI allows citizens to access private company information. C) The RTI allows citizens to file lawsuits against the government. D) The RTI allows citizens to vote in elections. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The RTI allows citizens to request information from public authorities. 9. In the data set 4, 4, 5, 6, 7, what is the mode? A) 7. B) 5. C) 4. D) 6. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 4. 10. How does social media differ from traditional media? A) Social media is only for young people. B) Social media does not allow for user interaction. C) Social media allows users to share and create content easily. D) Social media is not accessible on mobile devices. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Social media allows users to share and create content easily. 11. A ..... Is One That Discusses All Points Of A Particular Story And Then Leaves It To The Readers To Make Up Their Minds. A) Media. B) Balanced Report. C) Report. D) None Of These. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Balanced Report. 12. Which of the following is an example of independent media? A) Sky News. B) Channel 4. C) ITV. D) BBC. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Sky News. 13. The RMC Rajkot Municipal Corporation is organising an event and they want to invite the people of Rajkot. What is the best way to do that? A) Through TV advertisements in other cities. B) Giving invitations in the newspapers printed in Rajkot. C) Putting up hoarding in Ahmedabad. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Giving invitations in the newspapers printed in Rajkot. 14. Without media, our life will be simple and beautiful. A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) No. 15. Explain the subaltern view of marginalisation. A) It promotes the idea that all groups are equally represented. B) It disregards the importance of cultural identity. C) It focuses solely on economic factors of marginalisation. D) Highlights the voices and experiences of socially excluded groups, emphasizing their unique perspectives that are often ignored by dominant narratives. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Highlights the voices and experiences of socially excluded groups, emphasizing their unique perspectives that are often ignored by dominant narratives. 16. One word that is often used to collectively refer to the radio, TV, newspapers, Internet and several other forms of communication. This word is A) Telecommunication. B) Media. C) Press Conference. D) Communication. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Media. 17. How does mediation differ from arbitration? A) Mediation involves negotiation and is non-binding, whereas arbitration results in a binding decision. B) Mediation and arbitration are the same process with no differences. C) Mediation is always binding and requires a judge. D) Arbitration is a form of informal discussion without a decision. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Mediation involves negotiation and is non-binding, whereas arbitration results in a binding decision. 18. Why might a producer subvert expectations? A) Appeal to a larger audience. B) To make more money from the film. C) An attempt to win an award. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Appeal to a larger audience. 19. What is a key feature of special effects (SFX) in media products? A) They are part of the audio track. B) They are only used in music videos. C) They are created on set using physical methods. D) They are always computer-generated. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) They are created on set using physical methods. 20. What term describes the influence the media has on what issues are considered newsworthy and the public's perception of these issues? A) Editorial control. B) Agenda-setting. C) Political bias. D) Public interest. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Agenda-setting. 21. What is an open text? A) A text can have many different meanings,. B) A text is intended to have a single meaning. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A text can have many different meanings,. 22. What are reformers looking for in advertisements? A) Advertisements that promote harmful stereotypes. B) Advertisements that focus solely on profit. C) Advertisements that ignore social issues. D) Advertisements that promote social change and ethical practices. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Advertisements that promote social change and ethical practices. 23. What is the median of the set of numbers 3, 8, 10, 15, 20? A) 15. B) 10. C) 8. D) 20. E) 12. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 10. 24. Rebecca validates the source of a Facebook post before she shares it. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) TRUE. 25. What is "censorship" ? A) Encouraging free speech. B) Restricting access to ideas and information. C) Publishing all available information. D) Promoting diverse opinions. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Restricting access to ideas and information. 26. What is being described?We accept message injected into use by the media A) Uses & Gratification Model. B) Representation Theory. C) Reception Theory. D) Hypodermic Model. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Hypodermic Model. 27. Which of the following statements best describes "Selective Attention" ? A) The tendency to ignore all news sources. B) The practice of only focusing on news that aligns with personal beliefs. C) The ability to critically analyze diverse news sources. D) The requirement for equal air time for all candidates. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The practice of only focusing on news that aligns with personal beliefs. 28. A media product that aims to encourage people to recycle more is primarily designed to do what? A) Educate. B) Entertain. C) Advertise or promote. D) Influence. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Influence. 29. Which of the following is a key ethical issue in advertising? A) Misleading claims. B) High production costs. C) Celebrity endorsements. D) Using bright colours. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Misleading claims. 30. What is the origin of the word 'Media'? A) Old English term for 'information'. B) Latin word meaning 'middle'. C) French word for 'platform'. D) Greek word for 'communication'. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Latin word meaning 'middle'. 31. Media plays major role in A) Communication. B) Democracy. C) Business. D) Companies. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Democracy. 32. Satellite is a revolutionized mass media. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 33. Analyze the main idea of the segment discussing undersea cables. What is the primary concern highlighted in the report? A) The cost of laying undersea cables. B) The vulnerability of undersea cables to damage and sabotage. C) The speed of data transmission through undersea cables. D) The environmental impact of undersea cables. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The vulnerability of undersea cables to damage and sabotage. 34. How does media representation affect societal norms and values? A) Media representation significantly influences societal norms and values by shaping perceptions and attitudes towards different groups. B) Media representation has no impact on societal norms and values. C) Societal norms and values are solely determined by government policies. D) Media representation only affects individual opinions, not societal attitudes. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Media representation significantly influences societal norms and values by shaping perceptions and attitudes towards different groups. 35. What is the range of the set of numbers 7, 14, 21, 28, 35? A) 7. B) 14. C) 21. D) 28. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 28. 36. What is bias by spin? A) Ignoring certain viewpoints. B) Presenting information in a way that changes its meaning. C) Using only one source of information. D) Reporting all sides equally. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Presenting information in a way that changes its meaning. 37. Identify one way to evaluate the credibility of a source. A) Check the publication date. B) Look for typos in the text. C) Verify the author's credentials. D) Assess the length of the article. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Verify the author's credentials. 38. Why is it important to understand the context of information? A) Understanding context is irrelevant to information accuracy. B) Information is always clear without context. C) Context only matters in historical documents. D) It is important to understand the context of information to accurately interpret its meaning and relevance. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) It is important to understand the context of information to accurately interpret its meaning and relevance. 39. What does freedom of the press protect? A) Only social media platforms. B) Individuals and institutions that gather and share information. C) Only TV stations. D) Only newspapers. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Individuals and institutions that gather and share information. 40. What is the purpose of a news article? A) To provide detailed scientific research findings. B) To promote a specific political agenda. C) To entertain readers with fictional stories. D) To inform the public about current events. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To inform the public about current events. 41. This refers to the persons that are involved in the use, analysis, evaluation and production of media and information. A. Media practitioners B. People Media C. Online classroom teachers D. Editors A) Content creators. B) Social media influencers. C) Graphic designers. D) A. Media practitioners. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A. Media practitioners. 42. Kristoffer's Facebook friend sent him through FB messenger a forwarded message about an upcoming 7.8 earthquake in their locality. Rattled, he also forwarded the unverified message to his family's group chats, warning them of such quake. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) FALSE. 43. A data set consists of the following numbers:9, 14, 21, 18, 15, 12, 17. What is the median? A) 14. B) 17. C) 15. D) 18. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 17. 44. Which of the following is a consequence of not adhering to media regulations? A) Increased audience trust. B) Legal penalties. C) More creative freedom. D) Higher advertising revenue. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Legal penalties. 45. What is a key challenge in regulating social media content? A) Rapid spread of information. B) Lack of user engagement. C) High production costs. D) Limited audience reach. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Rapid spread of information. 46. What does media literacy represent according to the text? A) A coalition of concerned individuals. B) An isolated movement. C) A media consumption. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A coalition of concerned individuals. 47. What is the role of a Media Specialist in terms of intellectual freedom? A) To restrict access to information. B) To uphold and promote intellectual freedom in media center policies. C) To focus only on budgetary issues. D) To disregard user rights. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To uphold and promote intellectual freedom in media center policies. 48. How can media influence our opinions? A) Media can only reinforce existing beliefs. B) Media only provides entertainment without influencing views. C) Media influences our opinions by shaping perceptions, highlighting specific issues, and normalizing viewpoints. D) Media has no effect on opinions. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Media influences our opinions by shaping perceptions, highlighting specific issues, and normalizing viewpoints. 49. INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF FRESH WATER IS A) 2003. B) 2005. C) 2004. D) 2002. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 2003. 50. What type of music might be used to make an audience feel on edge? A) Classical music. B) Tense music. C) Soft music. D) Cheerful music. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Tense music. 51. What is the median of the following weights:150, 160, 140, 155, 165? A) 155. B) 165. C) 160. D) 150. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 155. 52. The mughals were proud of their ..... ancestry A) Rajput. B) Mongol. C) Timurid. D) Sultanate. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Timurid. 53. How can news literacy help critical thinking? A) News literacy encourages the sources of asking. B) News literacy encourages blind acceptance of information. C) News literacy is only about understanding the trends of social media. D) News literacy helps individuals analyze and assess the information critically. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) News literacy helps individuals analyze and assess the information critically. 54. In Akbar's reign there were ..... mansabdars with a rank of 5, 000 zat, by Aurangzeb's reign the number of mansabdars had increased to ..... A) 45, 35. B) 19, 69. C) 39, 49. D) 29, 79. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 29, 79. 55. What is a benefit of using the internet as a source of information? A) It always provides accurate and unbiased information. B) It offers a wide range of information on many topics. C) It limits your access to new ideas. D) It only shows you information from your friends. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It offers a wide range of information on many topics. 56. The first mughal emperor was ..... A) Akbar. B) Babur. C) Jahangir. D) Sher shah. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Babur. 57. WATER DAY IS CELEBRATED ON A) 21 MARCH. B) 23 MARCH. C) 22 MARCH. D) NONE. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 22 MARCH. 58. When considering the audience in a media layout, what might you use for young children? A) Small, dull pictures. B) Bright colors and big pictures. C) Lots of text. D) Dark colors. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Bright colors and big pictures. 59. DUE TO SIGNIFICANT INFLUENCE IT PLAYS IN OUR LIVES AND IN SHAPING OUR THOUGHTS IT IS COMMONLY SAID THAT THE MEDIA SETS THEIR A) STANDARDS. B) Advertisement. C) AGENDA. D) CENSORSHIP. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) AGENDA. 60. What is the main purpose of a media product that is created to sell a new brand of trainers? A) Inform. B) Advertise or promote. C) Entertain. D) Educate. 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