Mass Media And Society

The Kashmir Files' won the 'Film of the Year' award at the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards 2023.

- Birth of a Nation: D.W. Griffith (II)..
- Jaws: Steven Spielberg (I)..
- The Godfather: Francis Ford Coppola (IV)..
- Raging Bull: Martin Scorsese (III).

- Do Bigha Zameen: Bimal Roy (III)..
- Devdas: P.C. Barua (I)..
- Neecha Nagar: Chetan Anand (II)..
- Pyaasa: Guru Dutt (IV).

Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward are renowned for their investigative journalism that exposed the Watergate Scandal in the United States.

- Rupert Murdoch owns numerous media outlets globally (A).
- Pulitzer Prize is awarded for achievements in journalism, not for films (B).
- Magsaysay award recognizes leadership and service in Asia, not documentaries (C).
- Ramnath Goenka award honors exc

- Haptics is the study of touch (A).
- Kinesics is the study of body movements (B).
- Proxemics is the study of zones people maintain (C).
- Chronemics relates to the study of time, not eye movement (D).

A news reporter must:
- Have thorough knowledge of their beat (B).
- Establish good contacts with sources (C).
- Possess a nose for news (D).
Ability to reach breaking news destinations (A) depends on resources, not just the reporter's qualities.

The correct sequence is:
- Star TV (1991)
- Zee TV (1992)
- Sony TV (1995)
- Colors TV (2008)

The correct chronological order is:
- Zanjeer (1973)
- Deewar (1975)
- Mugaddar Ka Sikander (1978)
- Black (2005)

The correct matches are:
- Hum Log: P. Kumar Vasudev (III)
- Shanti: Adi Pocha (I)
- Karamchand: Pankaj Parashar (IV)
- Tamas: Govind Nihalani (II)

Stuart Hall developed the Reception Theory, emphasizing how audiences interpret media content based on their cultural context.

Noam Chomsky is known for his critical analysis of media, power structures, and the socio-political impact of globalization.

George Ritzer coined the term 'McDonaldization' to describe the rationalization of society and its resemblance to fast-food business models.

Marshall McLuhan coined the term 'Global Village' to describe how the world has become interconnected through modern communication technologies.

Devashis Bhattacharya designed the iconic Doordarshan logo, which has become a symbol of Indian public broadcasting.

Mathikettan Shola National Park is located in Kerala and is part of the Western Ghats, known for its rich biodiversity.

Kisan Kanya' was produced by Ardashir Irani, a pioneer of Indian cinema known for producing India's first talkie film, 'Alam Ara.'

Run and Hide' is authored by Pankaj Mishra, a well-known Indian essayist and novelist. The book explores themes of power, wealth, and globalization.

The Dadasaheb Phalke Award is India's highest award in cinema. Waheeda Rehman was honored for her outstanding contribution to Indian cinema.

Walter Lippmann's book 'Public Opinion' is a seminal work in media and communication studies, discussing the media's role in shaping public perceptions and opinions.

The Spiral of Silence theory was postulated by Elisabeth Noelle-Neumann, a German political scientist. The theory suggests that individuals may choose to remain silent if they perceive their opinion as being in the minority, to avoid social isolation. This concept highlights the influence of majority opinion on public discourse.

• Entertainment broadcasting – Not the primary goal.
• Military communication – Not related.
• Commercial advertising – Not intended purpose.

• UNI – Another news agency but smaller.
• ANI – Focuses on video news.
• IANS – Private news agency.

• 2002 – Earlier freedom of information attempts.
• 2010 – Not related to RTI enactment.
• 1995 – No such Act passed.

• 4:3 – Used in older television formats.
• 21:9 – Ultra-wide cinematic format.
• 1:1 – Square format.

• Sarkaria Commission – Centre-state relations.
• Kothari Commission – Education reforms.
• Mandal Commission – Reservation policy.

• Camera movement – Refers to cinematography.
• Editing techniques – Concern post-production.
• Sound design – Related to audio elements.

• Uses and Gratifications – Audience is active.
• Agenda Setting – Media influences what people think about.
• Cultivation Theory – Long-term gradual effects.

• TRAI – Regulates telecom sector.
• Ministry of Information and Broadcasting – Governs policies, not direct regulation.
• PIB – Provides government information to media.

• Harold Lasswell – Known for communication model.
• Noam Chomsky – Linguist and critic.
• Wilbur Schramm – Communication theorist.