M.A First Year Journalism Mass Communication Imp Questions 2024

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Question - MJMC Full Form.

Ans:- Master of Journalism & Mass Communication

Question - M.A in Journalism and Mass Communication Eligibility.

Ans:- Candidate should be a bachelor's degree in journalism with a minimum of 50% in total aggregate marks. Duration is - 2 Years, Age - No age limit, Fees - INR 50,000 - 3.5 LPA (Approx)

Question - What is the difference between mass communication and journalism?

Ans:- Journalism is the activity of gathering information about the day to day events and matters and notifying the general public about the same. Focuses on - News reporting. Mass communication refers to the different ways through which a firm or individual can convey information or a message to a large group of people, in just one go, using mass media. Focuses on - Broadcasting news and information. (Ref:- keydifferences.com)

M.A Journalism And Mass Communication Questions

M.A First Year Questions Of Principles Of Journalism And Mass Communication

(Paper-1)

• What is Communication? Examine the main functions of communication.
• "Communication is the main means of Socialization". Write.
• What do you mean by Communication Revolution?
• What do you understand about Mass Media?
• Explain with examples the Intra Personal and Inter Personal Communication.
• Write the main factors of social change.
• What do you understand about Globalization and Mass Communication? Explain.
• Explain the elements of the Shannon and Weaver Models.
• Write an essay on the relevance of communication models.
• Explain the importance of Osgood's model.
• What is the communication model? Describe Lanswell Model.
• What do you understand by Normative theory? Discuss.
• Discuss the Libertarian theory of Mass Communication.
• What do you understand by the two-step flow theory?
• What is Cultivation Theory? Explain.
• Define Journalism and write the main objectives of journalism.
• Throw light on the importance of Research Journalism.
• Throw light on the social dimensions of journalism.

M.A First Year Questions Of Media Development 

(Paper-2)

• What is Journalism? Narrate the characteristics of early journalism.
• Describe the nature of Journalism and discuss its aim.
• Describe several attempts at writing the history of Hindi Journalism.
• What do you understand about secret publication?
• Write the importance of 'Bihar Bandhu'.
• Describe the main Hindi Newspapers.
• Explain the challenges before Hindi Journalism.
• Mention the contribution of Keshav Chandra Ray in the development of the News Agency in India.
• Write an essay on the 'Future of Language Journalism'.
• Write your opinion regarding online Media Education at UGC.
• Throw light on the importance of news agencies.
• Discuss the Hindi Journalism of Bhartendu Harishchandra.
• Write your own opinion regarding media education at open universities in India.
• Write the various forms of art and culture of Bihar.
• Discuss the Hindi Journalism of Baburao Vishnu Pararakar.
• Illuminate the Journalism of Bihar after 1947.
• Describe the characteristics of "Oodant Martand".
• Write an essay on Journalism in Russia.
• Analyze the contribution of "The Times" to British Journalism.

M.A First Year Important Questions On Reporting In Journalism 

(Paper-3)

• What do you understand by the types of news?
• Discuss the changing concept of News.
• What is the relation of mystery with the news? Discuss.
• Analyze the accountability of T.V. News.
• Discuss the importance of Local News.
• Describe with examples the press release.
• Discuss the working process of P.T.I. & U.N.I.
• Illuminate the evolution and growth of Interviews.
• Analyze the special feature of the interview.
• Define reportage and discuss its elements.
• Write about the specialties of news writing.
• How is film criticism written?
• Illuminate the kinds of Reporting.
• Describe the sources of economic news.
• Describe the sources of development News.
• Illuminate the importance of cultural reporting.
• What is a sting operation?
• Throw light on the history of Hindi Reportage.

M.A First Year Editing And Mass Communication Questions 

(Paper-4)

• Why news editing is necessary?
• What do you mean by editing? How the news is selected?
• Describe the utility of Block in Printing.
• Write an essay on "The Development of Printing Art in India".
• Describe the style of the Editorial.
• Discuss the responsibilities of the editorial writer.
• Mention the columns of the Editorial Page.
• Discuss the organization of Editorial Departments.
• Describe the qualities of the editor.
• Write the duty of a Photo Journalist.
• Describe the process of photo editing.
• Throw light on the definition and importance of headlines.
• Throw light on the aim of Electronic Editing.
• Write in short about the development of Radio in India.
• Describe the different kinds of Headlines Writing.
• Give an introduction to TV writing.
• Narrate the characteristics of Intro Writing. (Describe in brief the various kinds of Intro.)
• What is the difference between an Article and a Feature?

M.A First Year Important Questions On Electronic Media Radio And Films

(Paper-5)

• What is Electronic Journalism? Describe.
• Illuminate the art side of Electronic Media.
• What do you mean by the nature of broadcasting?
• What is Educational Channel?
• Explain the functions of the Radio System.
• Describe the organizational structure of Radio.
• Mention the aspects of the Popularity of Radio.
• Explain the technical system of Akashvani.
• "Radio is the powerful medium of Communication" - discuss.
• What is the nature of Radio Broadcasting?
• Write an essay on 'The Language of Radio'.
• Describe the objective and responsibility of the news structure.
• What is Letter Writing Art? How it developed?
• Discuss the role of the News Reader.
• Discuss the main merits of R.J.
• What is Translation? Narrate its importance.
• Write your opinion on the new film of the new century.
• Analyze the origin and development of film in India.
• Write the importance of the International Film Festival.
• Write about film training institute.

M.A 1st Year Questions On Electronic Media - Web Television 

(Paper-6)

• Throw light on the salient characteristics of Electronic Media.
• Describe the importance of Electronic Media as Mass Media.
• Describe the entry of cable and satellite channels in India.
• Narrate the different channels of Doordarshan.
• Throw light on the nature of TV News.
• Differentiate the contents of Doordarshan and Private Channel.
• Discuss the contribution of the Joshi Committee in the field of Broadcasting in India.
• Describe the characteristics of Cable TV.
• Explain the features of the Studio Plan.
• Illuminate the form and function of Prasar Bharti.
• Explain the Post Production Editing.
• Describe the Studio Sound System and Instruments.
• Explain the sources of TV News.
• Explain the responsibilities of input and output teams.
• Focus on structure and various elements of the TV News.
• Explain the main qualities of a TV News reporter.
• Write an essay on TV News Production.
• Give meaning and types of pieces to the Camera.
• Describe the basic elements of TV News writing.

M.A. 1st Year Questions On Media Law And Code Of Conduct 

(Paper-7)

• Give a brief introduction to the Indian Constitution.
• Clarify the constitutional status of the freedom of the Press.
• Explain the censorship of the freedom of expression.
• Write an essay on "The parliamentary Privileges and Judiciary".
• Write an essay on 'Freedom of the Press".
• Illuminate the important provisions of the License Act. 1857.
• Examine Wellesley Regulations.
• Examine the important press laws of Post Independence India.
• Illuminate the important Press Laws of the 20th Century.
• Define Defamation and mention its types.
• Throw light on the Penal Code relating to Anarchism.
• Write an essay on "Indian Penal Code and the Press".
• Write an essay on "The Contempt of Court".
• Discuss the activities of the Press Registrar.
• Discuss the role of the Wage Board.
• Throw light on 'Central Information Commission'.
• Discuss the powers and duties of the Information Commission.
• Write an essay on 'Cyber Crime'.
• Explain the Intellectual Property Right Laws.

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