This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Class 7 > Class 7 Civics Chapter 6 Understanding Media – Quiz 1 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Class 7 Civics Chapter 6 Understanding Media Quiz 1 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What is the prescription period for libel? A) One year. B) Two years. C) Five years. D) Ten years. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) One year. 2. Media is a collection of communication mediums such as radio, television, newspaper, and the Internet A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 3. Determine the median of this set:9, 3, 5, 7, 1, 8, 6. A) 5. B) 7. C) 8. D) 6. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 6. 4. What dominates communication in today's digital age? A) Social media, websites, and mobile apps. B) Radio and television. C) Books and newspapers. D) Oral traditions. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Social media, websites, and mobile apps. 5. What are the key regulations governing media ownership in India? A) Key regulations include the Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, Broadcasting Code, and FDI policy. B) Television Broadcasting Act. C) Print Media Ownership Guidelines. D) Internet Media Regulation Act. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Key regulations include the Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, Broadcasting Code, and FDI policy. 6. What does the color blue typically represent in media? A) Luxury. B) Trust. C) Love. D) Danger. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Trust. 7. What is the term for the glorification of war, military force, and violence? A) Pacifism. B) Militarism. C) Neutrality. D) IsolationismTagsDOK Level 1:Recall. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Militarism. 8. What method do interest groups use to influence the government? A) Organizing protests. B) Running for office. C) Voting. D) Lobbying. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Lobbying. 9. Changing Technologies help media to reach more people. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 10. The period of Emergency was A) 1970 to 1977. B) 1975 to 1977. C) 1980 to 1981. D) 1983 to 1986. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 1975 to 1977. 11. What does it mean to "allege" something? A) To prove something with evidence. B) To claim or assert something, typically without proof. C) To deny something. D) To forget something. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To claim or assert something, typically without proof. 12. Which of the following is NOT considered a medium? A) Television. B) Newspapers. C) Radio. D) Furniture. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Furniture. 13. How does media play a role in societal deviations? A) Media shapes perceptions and norms, which can lead to societal deviations. B) Media has no impact on societal behavior. C) Media only reflects existing societal norms without influencing them. D) Media is solely a source of entertainment and does not affect perceptions. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Media shapes perceptions and norms, which can lead to societal deviations. 14. Which of the following is a characteristic of radio media? A) It provides visual content. B) It is a print media. C) It can be accessed globally. D) It is only available in digital form. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It can be accessed globally. 15. What are the key components of information literacy? A) Memorizing facts and figures. B) Key components of information literacy include:recognizing the need for information, accessing information, evaluating information, and using information effectively. C) Understanding basic computer skills. D) Following instructions without questioning. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Key components of information literacy include:recognizing the need for information, accessing information, evaluating information, and using information effectively. 16. What percentage of adults could correctly identify all opinion statements in the Pew study? A) 50%. B) 10%. C) 35%. D) 26%. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 35%. 17. What is one key message from the 'Words to Ponder' section? A) Media is always truthful. B) Media is just for fun. C) Media is powerful and should be used responsibly. D) Media doesn't influence behavior. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Media is powerful and should be used responsibly. 18. Why is it important for a Media Specialist to develop and revise policies and procedures for the media center? A) To ensure the media center operates without any rules. B) To maintain an organized and efficient operation of the media center. C) To make the media center less accessible. D) To focus only on budgetary concerns. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To maintain an organized and efficient operation of the media center. 19. What is the role of media owners in media bias? A) They have no influence. B) They can have an agenda. C) They only report facts. D) They ensure unbiased content. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) They can have an agenda. 20. Why does media need lots of money? A) To pay the staff. B) To upgrade the technology. C) To buy equipment like lights and camera. D) All of these. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of these. 21. How is credibility defined? A) Credibility refers to the amount of information one possesses. B) Credibility is the quality of being trusted and believed in. C) Credibility is the process of evaluating evidence. D) Credibility is the ability to make decisions quickly. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Credibility is the quality of being trusted and believed in. 22. How does cross-media ownership affect media diversity? A) Cross-media ownership encourages independent media outlets to thrive. B) Cross-media ownership increases media diversity by promoting more voices. C) Cross-media ownership has no impact on media diversity whatsoever. D) Cross-media ownership reduces media diversity by concentrating control in the hands of a few corporations. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Cross-media ownership reduces media diversity by concentrating control in the hands of a few corporations. 23. Can Media Literacy affect public opinion?How? A) Media literacy only benefits reporters, not the public. B) Yes, media literacy can affect public opinion, enabling individus to critically analyze media content. C) Public opinion is only formed with personal experiences. D) Media literacy has no effect on public opinion. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Yes, media literacy can affect public opinion, enabling individus to critically analyze media content. 24. What does media literacy involve? A) Learning how to read books only. B) Understanding and critically evaluating different aspects of the media. C) Learning how to use a computer. D) Watching TV for many hours. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Understanding and critically evaluating different aspects of the media. 25. What marked a turning point in mass communication during the 15th century? A) The invention of the internet. B) The invention of the printing press. C) The rise of social media. D) The advent of radio. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The invention of the printing press. 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