This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Class 7 > 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 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Why do we see so many advertisements while watching any program? A) Because broadcasters love to interrupt the show. B) Because advertisers pay bribes. C) Because the advertisers pay money for the employees. D) Because people must see what is the best thing out so that they can buy it. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Because the advertisers pay money for the employees. 2. Government control over the media is known as: A) Factdal. B) Censorship. C) Independence. D) Emergency. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Censorship. 3. Which of the following is a method to verify the credibility of a news source? A) Checking the publication date and author's credentials. B) Sharing the article without reading it. C) Only reading the headline. D) Trusting all information from social media. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Checking the publication date and author's credentials. 4. Mr Shah has opens a new restaurant. He wants to advertise his restaurant. Which medias could he use? A) Phone calls. B) TV advertisement. C) Personal invitation. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) TV advertisement. 5. How does information influence the communication process? A) Information complicates the communication process. B) Information only serves to confuse the audience. C) Information has no impact on communication effectiveness. D) Information enhances clarity and effectiveness in communication. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Information enhances clarity and effectiveness in communication. 6. The media plays an important role in setting the ..... A) Agenda. B) Democracy. C) Bill. D) Tax. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Agenda. 7. What is the significance of copyright in media and information? A) Copyright is irrelevant in the digital age. B) Copyright is significant in media and information as it protects creators' rights, encourages innovation, and prevents unauthorized use of original works. C) Copyright only applies to physical media. D) Copyright laws are the same worldwide. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Copyright is significant in media and information as it protects creators' rights, encourages innovation, and prevents unauthorized use of original works. 8. What does "bias by omission" refer to in media? A) Choosing only positive stories about a topic. B) Ignoring facts that support the opposite side of the argument. C) Repeating the same story multiple times to emphasize its importance. D) Using complex language to confuse the reader. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Ignoring facts that support the opposite side of the argument. 9. What is media bias? A) Focusing solely on celebrity news. B) Prejudice for or against someone or something. C) Reporting only positive news. D) A balanced view on news events. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Prejudice for or against someone or something. 10. What is one positive aspect of television? A) Enabled people to waste their money. B) Enabled ourselves as members of larger global world. C) Enabled people to spend their time. D) None of these. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Enabled ourselves as members of larger global world. 11. How is a book different from a magazine? A) A book is longer and more comprehensive, while a magazine is shorter and more focused on current topics. B) A book contains only images, while a magazine contains only text. C) A book is published weekly, while a magazine is published annually. D) A book is always fiction, while a magazine is always non-fiction. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A book is longer and more comprehensive, while a magazine is shorter and more focused on current topics. 12. This Media Brought The World Closer. A) Radio. B) Newspapers. C) Television. D) None Of These. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Television. 13. Can you give an example of a social media channel? A) Twitter. B) Facebook. C) LinkedIn. D) Instagram. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Facebook. 14. TRUE OR FALSE:The printing press was invented in the 20th century. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 15. Name any two examples of electronic media A) Radio. B) TV. C) Internet. D) Radio / TV / Internet. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Radio / TV / Internet. 16. What is the 'watchdog' role of the media? A) To monitor government actions. B) To entertain and inform. C) To support government policies. D) To create political cartoons. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To monitor government actions. 17. Why is confidentiality important in mediation? A) Confidentiality ensures that only one party can speak during mediation. B) Confidentiality is important in mediation because it fosters open communication and trust, enabling parties to negotiate freely. C) Confidentiality is not necessary as all discussions are recorded. D) It allows mediators to take sides in the negotiation process. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Confidentiality is important in mediation because it fosters open communication and trust, enabling parties to negotiate freely. 18. Which scenario exemplifies bias in media? A) An article neutrally presenting a political candidate. B) A report emphasizing a candidate's flaws while ignoring achievements. C) A documentary about wildlife. D) A cooking show review. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A report emphasizing a candidate's flaws while ignoring achievements. 19. What role does bias play in media reporting? A) Bias enhances the accuracy of reporting. B) Bias has no effect on public perception. C) Bias can distort facts and influence public perception in media reporting. D) Bias is only present in opinion pieces. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Bias can distort facts and influence public perception in media reporting. 20. How does media gets money and why media needs money? A) Advertisements, In the news studio it is not only the newsreader who needs to be paid but also a number of other people who help put the broadcast together. * The technology that the mass media uses keep changing and so a lot of money is spent on getting the latest technology. B) Bribe. C) None of the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Advertisements, In the news studio it is not only the newsreader who needs to be paid but also a number of other people who help put the broadcast together. * The technology that the mass media uses keep changing and so a lot of money is spent on getting the latest technology. 21. What is the main idea presented in the segment about the internet's infrastructure? A) The internet is primarily based on satellite technology. B) Undersea cables are crucial for global communication. C) The internet is not reliable due to frequent cable faults. D) The internet is a recent technological development. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Undersea cables are crucial for global communication. 22. What is misinformation? A) Misinformation is information that is always true. B) Misinformation is accurate information shared by experts. C) Misinformation is always intended to deceive. D) Misinformation is false or misleading information spread without intent to deceive. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Misinformation is false or misleading information spread without intent to deceive. 23. What is a common characteristic of broadcast media? A) It is only available in printed form. B) It can reach a wide audience very quickly. C) It does not include television or radio. D) It is not used for advertising. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It can reach a wide audience very quickly. 24. Define "disinformation" . A) True information shared with the intent to inform. B) False information spread deliberately to deceive. C) Information that is irrelevant. D) Information that is outdated. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False information spread deliberately to deceive. 25. Which amendment protects the freedom of the press? A) Fourth Amendment. B) Third Amendment. C) First Amendment. D) Second Amendment. 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