This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Cbse > Class 7 > Civics > Understanding Media > Class 7 Civics Chapter 6 Understanding Media – Quiz 9 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Class 7 Civics Chapter 6 Understanding Media Quiz 9 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What is one way media organisations can address ethical concerns? A) By implementing strict editorial guidelines. B) By reducing content diversity. C) By ignoring audience feedback. D) By focusing solely on profit. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) By implementing strict editorial guidelines. 2. What does 'freedom of the press' allow? A) Press to avoid covering political events. B) Government to control media outlets. C) Reporting news without government interference. D) Media to only report positive news. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Reporting news without government interference. 3. What role does information play in effective communication? A) Information complicates the communication process. B) Information only matters in written communication. C) Information ensures clarity and understanding in communication. D) Information is irrelevant to communication. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Information ensures clarity and understanding in communication. 4. Which of the following is an example of "censorship" ? A) Allowing all books to be published. B) Restricting certain books from being published. C) Encouraging diverse opinions. D) Promoting free speech. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Restricting certain books from being published. 5. This is the development of new culture by merging two or more than two different cultures through a period of contact and interaction. A) Cultural hybridization. B) Cultural homogenization. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Cultural hybridization. 6. What happened during the Emergency period? A) There were communal riots. B) The government imprisoned political leaders. C) Elections were banned in our country. D) The government censored media coverage. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The government censored media coverage. 7. Why is it important for viewers to be aware that TV offers a partial view of the world? A) To appreciate different cultures. B) To form accurate impressions. C) To take action based on TV content. D) To understand the limitations of TV. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To understand the limitations of TV. 8. The idea introduced by akbar A) Sadr. B) Sulh-in-fun. C) Diwan. D) Noor Jahan. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Sulh-in-fun. 9. Tropical deciduous forest are also called ..... A) Monsoon forest. B) Rain forest. C) Coniferous forest. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Monsoon forest. 10. It is the media which brings light to issues which require our attention A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 11. Which professionals might create visualization diagrams? A) Musicians. B) Chefs. C) Actors. D) Graphic designers. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Graphic designers. 12. Several people talk about small issues which big media doesn't talk about A) Village media. B) Small Media. C) Local Media. D) Newspaper. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Local Media. 13. Find the range of the data set:42, 35, 47, 50, 38, 41. A) 15. B) 12. C) 5. D) 8. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 8. 14. What is propaganda primarily used for? A) To persuade public opinion. B) To provide unbiased news. C) To report factual information. D) To entertain the public. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To persuade public opinion. 15. In the set 4, 7, 7, 8, 10, 12, what is the mode? A) 12. B) 4. C) 8. D) 7. E) 10. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 7. 16. What is the mode of the following data:6, 7, 8, 8, 9, 10, 10, 10? A) 9. B) 10. C) 7. D) 8. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 10. 17. Which of the following is a traditional form of media to entertain? A) Online ads. B) Social media. C) Cartoons. D) E-learning websites. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Cartoons. 18. What is outdoor advertising media? A) Books and newspapers. B) Radio commercials. C) Online pop-ups. D) Visual promotions in public spaces. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Visual promotions in public spaces. 19. How can you compare the credibility of two news websites? A) Trust the website's design and layout. B) Follow social media trends. C) Check the number of ads on the site. D) Evaluate sources, check for bias, assess reporting quality, look for fact-checking, and review transparency. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Evaluate sources, check for bias, assess reporting quality, look for fact-checking, and review transparency. 20. What is a common goal of propaganda? A) To influence public opinion or behavior. B) To entertain the audience. C) To inform the public with unbiased facts. D) To provide educational content. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To influence public opinion or behavior. 21. What does it mean for information to be reliable? A) Reliable information is accurate, trustworthy, and can be verified. B) Reliable information is always free of bias. C) Reliable information is only based on personal opinions. D) Reliable information is often outdated and unverified. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Reliable information is accurate, trustworthy, and can be verified. 22. How can media ownership affect the diversity of content? A) Diverse ownership leads to more local news coverage. B) Media ownership increases the variety of content available. C) Consolidated media ownership promotes independent journalism. D) Concentrating power, leading to homogenized content and fewer diverse perspectives. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Concentrating power, leading to homogenized content and fewer diverse perspectives. 23. How do succeeders respond to advertising? A) Succeeders only respond to celebrity endorsements. B) Succeeders respond positively to relevant and credible advertising that aligns with their goals. C) Succeeders ignore all forms of advertising. D) Succeeders prefer advertising that is flashy and loud. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Succeeders respond positively to relevant and credible advertising that aligns with their goals. 24. A ..... REPORT IS ONE PF THAT DISCUSSES ALL POINTS OF VIEW OF A PARTICULAR STORY AND THEN LEAVES IT TO THE READER TO MAKE UP THEIR MINDS A) UNBALENCED. B) GOOD. C) BALENCED. D) INSPIRATIONAL. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) BALENCED. 25. What is a benefit of reading books as a source of information? A) They only cover one perspective. B) They are always up-to-date with the latest news. C) They provide in-depth knowledge on a subject. D) They are shorter than other sources. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) They provide in-depth knowledge on a subject. 26. Advertisements relating to dedication are what type of ad A) Social study. B) Social. C) Historical. D) Commercial. E) Well easy but heart broken by point loss. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Social. 27. How does media literacy contribute to informed citizenship? A) Media literacy promotes passive consumption of information. B) By equipping individuals with the skills to critically evaluate information and engage meaningfully. C) Media literacy is only relevant for academic settings. D) Media literacy discourages participation in civic activities. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) By equipping individuals with the skills to critically evaluate information and engage meaningfully. 28. What is cultural competence? A) Which culture you were brought up in. B) Where is the audience is and who are they with. C) An understanding of cultures. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) An understanding of cultures. 29. Why is a rigorous editorial process important? A) It promotes faster content creation. B) It allows for more subjective opinions in writing. C) It ensures accuracy, consistency, and quality in content. D) It reduces the need for fact-checking. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It ensures accuracy, consistency, and quality in content. 30. Which of the following is example of print media A) Radio and Magazine. B) Newspaper and Magazine report. C) Television and Newspaper. D) Telephone and Newspaper. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Newspaper and Magazine report. 31. Determine the range of the following set of numbers:55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90 A) 45. B) 35. C) 50. D) 100. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 35. 32. Which of the following is an example of Mass Media? A) Prime Minister addressing the nation on Aaj Tak. B) Sujata talking to her friend on the phone. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Prime Minister addressing the nation on Aaj Tak. 33. If a video game is being released in the UK, which organisation is responsible for its age rating? A) Go. B) Ofcom. C) Bbfc. D) ASA. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Go. 34. Branding actually came from A) CATTLE GRAZING. B) COW GRAZING. C) BUFFALO GRAZING. D) SHEEP GRAZING. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) CATTLE GRAZING. 35. What does bias in media typically favor or oppose? A) A specific person, group, or idea. B) A particular technology. C) A type of food. D) A genre of music. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A specific person, group, or idea. 36. What is a storyboard primarily used for? A) Creating detailed text descriptions. B) Visual representation of a scene. C) Developing sound effects. D) Coding websites. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Visual representation of a scene. 37. Which of the following is an example of "fake news" ? A) A news article based on verified facts. B) A satirical article intended to entertain. C) A news story that is intentionally false and misleading. D) A scientific journal article. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A news story that is intentionally false and misleading. 38. Akbar was ..... years old when he became emperor A) 12. B) 13. C) 14. D) 15. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 13. 39. What is the impact of digital media on traditional media platforms like newspapers and television? A) It has made traditional media obsolete. B) It has changed how traditional media operates and how people access information. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It has changed how traditional media operates and how people access information. 40. How can misinformation affect communication? A) Misinformation negatively impacts communication by causing misunderstandings and eroding trust. B) Misinformation improves the accuracy of information shared. C) Misinformation has no impact on trust. D) Misinformation enhances clarity in communication. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Misinformation negatively impacts communication by causing misunderstandings and eroding trust. 41. Cost of giving an advertisement depends on? A) Model. B) Channel. C) Product. D) Producer. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Channel. 42. A group of families or household claiming descent from common ancestor A) D) Chaurasih. B) B) Barhotus. C) C) clan. D) Cold). Show Answer Correct Answer: C) C) clan. 43. The sole purpose of big business houses who own/control the Media (mainly Newspapers& TV channels) is A) Service. B) Charity. C) Profit. D) All of these. E) None of these. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Profit. 44. What is the significance of the Press Council of India? A) It focuses solely on print media without considering digital platforms. B) The significance of the Press Council of India lies in its role in upholding press freedom and ensuring accountability in journalism. C) It serves as a regulatory body for television broadcasting. D) It promotes government censorship of the media. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The significance of the Press Council of India lies in its role in upholding press freedom and ensuring accountability in journalism. 45. Which role of the media involves determining which issues become national news? A) Watchdog. B) Commentator. C) Gatekeeper/Agenda sets. D) Scorekeeper. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Gatekeeper/Agenda sets. 46. Genre can only be applied to Films, TV programmes & Games A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 47. What is the role of evidence in supporting a claim? A) To make the text longer. B) To strengthen the argument. C) To confuse the reader. D) To provide entertainment. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To strengthen the argument. 48. How can media organizations ensure compliance with copyright laws? A) Use content without any verification. B) Ignore copyright laws completely. C) Only rely on social media for content. D) Educate staff, obtain licenses, conduct audits, and establish clear policies. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Educate staff, obtain licenses, conduct audits, and establish clear policies. 49. Which of the following describes the trend shown in the "Changing Media Consumption" chart? A) Print media has grown in popularity in recent years. B) Mobile usage for media has significantly increased. C) Radio consumption is at its highest levels. D) TV remains the dominant source of news consumption. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Mobile usage for media has significantly increased. 50. What is the purpose of hierarchy of information in a layout? A) To highlight the most important information first. B) To confuse the audience. C) To hide important details. D) To make everything the same size. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To highlight the most important information first. 51. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of militarism? A) Glorification of war. B) Structuring society around war. C) Promotion of peace and diplomacy. D) Emphasis on military forceTagsDOK Level 1:Recall. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Promotion of peace and diplomacy. 52. What does connectivity refer to in the context of new media? A) The possibility of exchange of immediate feedback. B) The possibility of editing or adjusting content. C) The possibility of connecting to people across the globe. D) The possibility of having multiple media in one device. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The possibility of connecting to people across the globe. 53. What is "bias" ? A) Complete neutrality in reporting. B) Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group, usually in an unfair way. C) A balanced viewpoint. D) A type of news article. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group, usually in an unfair way. 54. What are the main types of media? A) Print, Broadcast, Digital,. B) Social Media. C) Television Shows. D) Radio Programs. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Print, Broadcast, Digital,. 55. This refers to news reports, articles, interviews, stories, etc., that are printed in newspapers, magazines and books for a wide audience to read. A) Broadcast. B) Print paper. C) Report. D) Publish. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Publish. 56. Which of the following is a cost of using books as your only source of information? A) They provide detailed and comprehensive information. B) They might not have the most current information. C) They are always entertaining to read. D) They cover a wide range of topics quickly. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) They might not have the most current information. 57. What is "propaganda" ? A) A scientific journal. B) Information used to promote a particular point of view, often biased or misleading. C) A type of unbiased news. D) A government report. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Information used to promote a particular point of view, often biased or misleading. 58. Which of the following is an advantage of TV media over print media? A) It can only show images, not videos. B) It cannot broadcast sound. C) It provides real-time news updates. D) It is less engaging. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It provides real-time news updates. 59. Which of the following is NOT a form of digital media? A) Vinyl records. B) Online newspapers. C) E-books. D) Social media platforms. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Vinyl records. 60. What is the difference between primary and secondary sources? A) Primary sources are original materials; secondary sources analyze or interpret those materials. B) Primary sources are outdated; secondary sources are current information. C) Primary sources are always digital; secondary sources are always print. D) Primary sources are summaries; secondary sources are detailed accounts. 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