Media, Politics and Public Opinion

Question 1

The concept of “agenda-setting” in media studies refers to:

Accepted Answer

Shaping what topics the public thinks about

Question 2

Which of the following is a primary source of political information for the general public in the digital age?

Accepted Answer

Social media

Question 3

What is “negative campaigning” in political communication?

Accepted Answer

Focusing on the opponent’s weaknesses or failures

Question 4

Which body in India monitors and regulates content broadcast by TV channels?

Accepted Answer

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)

Question 5

What term describes media content that is intentionally misleading or false?

Accepted Answer

Fake news

Question 6

What is media bias?

Accepted Answer

The tendency of the media to present news in a partial or prejudiced way

Question 7

Which of the following is considered the “Fourth Pillar” of democracy?

Accepted Answer

Media

Question 8

The term “echo chamber” in social media refers to:

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A system where people are exposed only to views they agree with

Question 9

The term “spin doctor” is used for:

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A political adviser, tries to influence media in favor of their candidate

Question 10

What is “clickbait” in the context of social media?

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A misleading or sensational headline designed to attract clicks

Question 11

Who among the following is primarily responsible for crafting a political campaign’s media strategy?

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Media manager or political consultant

Question 12

Which communication theory argues that media does not tell people what to think, but what to think about?

Accepted Answer

Agenda-setting theory

Question 13

Which of the following may indicate media bias in political reporting?

Accepted Answer

Unequal coverage of political parties

Question 14

Which of the following is a common type of media bias?

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Narrative framing

Question 15

A media scandal typically involves:

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Revealing unethical or illegal behavior through media coverage

Question 16

The term “public opinion” refers to:

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Collective attitudes or beliefs of people on a specific issue

Question 17

What is “media convergence”?

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The process of combining multiple forms of media into one platform

Question 18

Which of the following is an example of a “direct communication strategy” in political campaigns?

Accepted Answer

Door-to-door canvassing

Question 19

The term “sound bite” refers to:

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A short, memorable quote used in media

Question 20

Which watchdog body in India can look into complaints about press misconduct?

Accepted Answer

Press Council of India

Question 21

Which of the following is a famous global media scandal?

Accepted Answer

Watergate Scandal

Question 22

The term “partisan press” refers to:

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Media outlets that openly support a political party or ideology

Question 23

A major risk of unregulated content on social media is:

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Spread of hate speech and misinformation

Question 24

“Gatekeeping” in journalism refers to:

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Deciding which news stories to publish or broadcast

Question 25

What role does data analytics play in modern political campaigns?

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To targeta specific vote

Question 26

What is the main objective of political communication?

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Dissemination of political messages to influence public opinion

Question 27

“Cancel culture” on social media refers to:

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Publicly calling out and boycotting individuals for offensive actions

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