Match the following.
List-I List-II
a. Professional writer
1. Well educated
b. Essential duty of journalists
2. Objectivity factor
c. Impartial delivery of news
3. To report the news
d. Accomplished journalist
4. Journalist
A. a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
B. a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
C. a-3, b-2, c-1, d-4
D. a-2, b-3, c-1, d-4
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The act of . . . . . . . . is to bring into hatred or contempt toward the government established by law in India.
A. slander
B. defamation
C. libel
D. sedition
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The press acts as . . . . . . . . of democracy.
A. securer
B. watchdog
C. part
D. all of these
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Arrange in correct sequence (from less to more) name of countries where the freedom of press is enjoyed.
A. USA, China, UK, Burma, Denmark
B. Burma, China, USA, UK, Denmark
C. USA, China, Denmark, Burma, UK
D. UK, USA, Denmark, Burma, China
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What is not a defence for publishing scandalous, derogatory and defamatory material against a private citizen where no public interest is involvedas per the guidelines of PCI?
A. Evidence
B. Truth
C. License
D. Corruption
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Match the following.
List-I (Activities) List-II (Years)
a. Press Council
1. 1983
b. 1st Press Commission
2. 1967
c. Chanda Committee
3. 1978
d. PC Joshi Committee
4. 1952
A. a-2, b-4, c-3, d-1
B. a-3, b-4, c-2, d-1
C. a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2
D. a-4, b-2, c-3, d-1
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Which test is the primary legal test for determining whether the expression in question constitutes obscenity?
A. Burger's Test
B. Bennet Test
C. Hicklin Test
D. Miller Test
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Which of the following Government of India Act introduced the dyarchy system in the provinces of India?
A. Government of India Act, 1909
B. Government of India Act, 1919
C. Government of India Act, 1935
D. None of the above
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Which country had the first Press Council?
A. Sweden
B. USA
C. UK
D. Norway
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What is the minimum punishment for infringement of copyright?
A. Imprisonment for 6 months with the minimum fine of Rs. 50,000
B. Imprisonment for 1 year alongwith Rs. 10,000
C. Imprisonment for 2 years with Rs. 100,000
D. Imprisonment for 3 months with Rs. 25,000
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Which body recommends that a separate chapter "Protection of those seeking information under the RTI Act, be inserted into the Act?"
A. United Nations Organisation
B. International Court of Justice
C. The Asian Centre for Human Rights
D. Supreme Court of India
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Match the following.
List-I List-II
a. Term of service of Press Council Chairman
1. Registers news papers
b. Chairman of Press Council
2. 500 copies
c. RNI
3. 3 years
d. Allowed circulation of copies without any levy
4. Justice Markanday Ketju
A. a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3
B. a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2
C. a-4, b-2, c-1, d-3
D. a-1, b-3, c-2, d-4
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A newspaper can infringe others copyright provided it is in
A. business interest
B. protection of privacy
C. corporate domain
D. fair dealing
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Which of the following is an example of slander?
A. A national magazine reports on the upcoming election with an intent to sway voters to a particular political party
B. A local radio DJ tries to sell his own car during air time
C. Several students are interviewed by a local news station. They state their science teacher is an alcoholic and fails to do his job
D. The school principal takes off without informing
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Code of Conduct of journalists has been given by which of the following?
A. Supreme Court of India
B. High Court of Delhi
C. Press Council of India Magistrate
D. Chief Metropolitan
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Section 292 B and 292 C were inserted in Pakistan Penal Code, 1860 by way of criminal Law Amendment Bill of the year
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Which state became the first RTI digital state in India?
A. Karnataka
B. Kerala
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Gujarat
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The Obscene Publication Act, 1857, which was revised in 1959 was further broadened in the year
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Which of the following statement is/are true about the Montague Chelmsford Reforms?
A. 1 and 2
B. 2 and 3
C. 1 and 3
D. All of these
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Match the following sections of Cable Television Networks Act, 1995 with their description.
List-I Sections of Cable TV Network (Regulations) Act,1995 List-II (Description of Act)
a. Section 11
1. It gives power to the authorised officer to prohibit the transmission of certain programmes in public interest.
b. Section 17
2. No court shall take cognizance of any offence punishable under this Act except upon a complaint in writing made by any authorised officer.
c. Section 18
3. When an offence is committed by a company, the person incharge will be liable under this Act.
d. Section 19
4. It gives power to the authorised government person/body to seize any cable operator's equipment.
A. a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
B. a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
C. a-2, b-4, c-1, d-3
D. a-3, b-1, c-4, d-2
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