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                        <description><![CDATA[FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSIONCOMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FORRECRUITMENT TO POSTS IN BPS-17 UNDERTHE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 2008
 
JOURNALISM

PART-I (MCQ)
(COMPULSORY)
 
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                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style="text-align: center"><strong>FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION</strong><br /><strong>COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR</strong><br /><strong>RECRUITMENT TO POSTS IN BPS-17 UNDER</strong><br /><strong>THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 2008</strong></div>
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<div style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="font-size: 14pt">JOURNALISM</span></strong></div>
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<h1 class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer" style="text-align: center" data-section-id="q2ylvv" data-start="669" data-end="683"><span style="font-size: 14pt">PART-I (MCQ)<span class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchor" aria-hidden="true"></span></span></h1>
<h2 style="text-align: center" data-section-id="s8diu3" data-start="685" data-end="700"><span style="font-size: 14pt">(COMPULSORY)</span></h2>
<h3 data-section-id="mjc8ix" data-start="702" data-end="798"> </h3>
<h3 data-section-id="mjc8ix" data-start="702" data-end="798">Q.1. Select the best option/answer and fill in the appropriate box on the Answer Sheet. (20)</h3>
<p data-start="800" data-end="829"><strong data-start="800" data-end="829">i. What is “Lithography”?</strong></p>
<p data-start="831" data-end="935">a. A method of Printing<br data-start="854" data-end="857" />b. A system of local bodies<br data-start="884" data-end="887" />c. Circulation of Newspapers<br data-start="915" data-end="918" />d. None of these.</p>
<p data-start="937" data-end="961"><strong data-start="937" data-end="961">ii. What is “Dummy”?</strong></p>
<p data-start="963" data-end="1062">a. Dead body of an animal<br data-start="988" data-end="991" />b. Make-up of newspaper<br data-start="1014" data-end="1017" />c. Front Page of Newspaper<br data-start="1043" data-end="1046" />d. None of these</p>
<p data-start="1064" data-end="1089"><strong data-start="1064" data-end="1089">iii. What is by line?</strong></p>
<p data-start="1091" data-end="1195">a. A railway track<br data-start="1109" data-end="1112" />b. Text written on lines<br data-start="1136" data-end="1139" />c. Reporter’s name printed with story<br data-start="1176" data-end="1179" />d. None of these</p>
<p data-start="1197" data-end="1237"><strong data-start="1197" data-end="1237">iv. Intra-Personal Communication is:</strong></p>
<p data-start="1239" data-end="1325">a. Communication with personal friend<br data-start="1276" data-end="1279" />b. With Public<br data-start="1293" data-end="1296" />c. With self<br data-start="1308" data-end="1311" />d. With family</p>
<p data-start="1327" data-end="1346"><strong data-start="1327" data-end="1346">v. What is ABC?</strong></p>
<p data-start="1348" data-end="1462">a. American Business Circle<br data-start="1375" data-end="1378" />b. American Business Corporation<br data-start="1410" data-end="1413" />c. Audit Bureau of Circulation<br data-start="1443" data-end="1446" />d. None of these</p>
<p data-start="1464" data-end="1519"><strong data-start="1464" data-end="1519">vi. Who was the first Editor of daily “Nwa-e-Waqt?”</strong></p>
<p data-start="1521" data-end="1594">a. Majeed Nizami<br data-start="1537" data-end="1540" />b. Mujeeb Nizami<br data-start="1556" data-end="1559" />c. Hameed Nizami<br data-start="1575" data-end="1578" />d. None of these</p>
<p data-start="1596" data-end="1658"><strong data-start="1596" data-end="1658">vii. When Television Transmission was started in Pakistan?</strong></p>
<p data-start="1660" data-end="1697">a. 1970<br data-start="1667" data-end="1670" />b. 1964<br data-start="1677" data-end="1680" />c. 1990<br data-start="1687" data-end="1690" />d. 1962</p>
<p data-start="1699" data-end="1764"><strong data-start="1699" data-end="1764">viii. The Subject allotted to a newspaper reporter is called:</strong></p>
<p data-start="1766" data-end="1810">a. Creed<br data-start="1774" data-end="1777" />b. Beat<br data-start="1784" data-end="1787" />c. Embargo<br data-start="1797" data-end="1800" />d. Feature</p>
<p data-start="1812" data-end="1882"><strong data-start="1812" data-end="1882">ix. A journalist who is not attached with any newspaper is called:</strong></p>
<p data-start="1884" data-end="1944">a. Retainer<br data-start="1895" data-end="1898" />b. Correspondent<br data-start="1914" data-end="1917" />c. Free Lancer<br data-start="1931" data-end="1934" />d. Stinger</p>
<p data-start="1946" data-end="2021"><strong data-start="1946" data-end="2021">x. Identification Mark written on the top of news story page is called:</strong></p>
<p data-start="2023" data-end="2074">a. Credit Line<br data-start="2037" data-end="2040" />b. Slug Line<br data-start="2052" data-end="2055" />c. Embargo<br data-start="2065" data-end="2068" />d. Tip</p>
<p data-start="2076" data-end="2118"><strong data-start="2076" data-end="2118">xi. Dr. Gobbles is known as father of:</strong></p>
<p data-start="2120" data-end="2190">a. Advertising<br data-start="2134" data-end="2137" />b. Public Relation<br data-start="2155" data-end="2158" />c. Propaganda<br data-start="2171" data-end="2174" />d. None of these</p>
<p data-start="2192" data-end="2262"><strong data-start="2192" data-end="2262">xii. The communication based on purchased time or space is called:</strong></p>
<p data-start="2264" data-end="2328">a. Publicity<br data-start="2276" data-end="2279" />b. Advertising<br data-start="2293" data-end="2296" />c. Propaganda<br data-start="2309" data-end="2312" />d. None of these</p>
<p data-start="2330" data-end="2367"><strong data-start="2330" data-end="2367">xiii. UPI is the abbreviation of:</strong></p>
<p data-start="2369" data-end="2475">a. United Press of Indonesia<br data-start="2397" data-end="2400" />b. United Press of India<br data-start="2424" data-end="2427" />c. United Press International<br data-start="2456" data-end="2459" />d. None of these</p>
<p data-start="2477" data-end="2552"><strong data-start="2477" data-end="2552">xiv. The news that appears two or three days before an event is called:</strong></p>
<p data-start="2554" data-end="2621">a. Follow up<br data-start="2566" data-end="2569" />b. Lead story<br data-start="2582" data-end="2585" />c. Curtain raiser<br data-start="2602" data-end="2605" />d. None of these</p>
<p data-start="2623" data-end="2681"><strong data-start="2623" data-end="2681">xv. Press and Publication Ordinance was introduced in:</strong></p>
<p data-start="2683" data-end="2729">a. 1963<br data-start="2690" data-end="2693" />b. 1965<br data-start="2700" data-end="2703" />c. 1995<br data-start="2710" data-end="2713" />d. None of these</p>
<p data-start="2731" data-end="2768"><strong data-start="2731" data-end="2768">xvi. Communication without words:</strong></p>
<p data-start="2770" data-end="2866">a. Visual communication<br data-start="2793" data-end="2796" />b. Non-Verbal communication<br data-start="2823" data-end="2826" />c. Mass communication<br data-start="2847" data-end="2850" />d. None of these</p>
<p data-start="2868" data-end="2918"><strong data-start="2868" data-end="2918">xvii. Tabloid newspaper is of small size with:</strong></p>
<p data-start="2920" data-end="2981">a. 3 columns<br data-start="2932" data-end="2935" />b. 4 columns<br data-start="2947" data-end="2950" />c. 5 columns<br data-start="2962" data-end="2965" />d. None of these</p>
<p data-start="2983" data-end="3050"><strong data-start="2983" data-end="3050">xviii. The reading of the script to check the errors is called:</strong></p>
<p data-start="3052" data-end="3115">a. Composing<br data-start="3064" data-end="3067" />b. Proof-reading<br data-start="3083" data-end="3086" />c. Editing<br data-start="3096" data-end="3099" />d. None of these</p>
<p data-start="3117" data-end="3173"><strong data-start="3117" data-end="3173">xix. A brief introduction of a photograph is called:</strong></p>
<p data-start="3175" data-end="3234">a. Embargo<br data-start="3185" data-end="3188" />b. Credit line<br data-start="3202" data-end="3205" />c. Caption<br data-start="3215" data-end="3218" />d. None of these</p>
<p data-start="3236" data-end="3258"><strong data-start="3236" data-end="3258">xx. OB stands for:</strong></p>
<p data-start="3260" data-end="3332">a. Open Box<br data-start="3271" data-end="3274" />b. Outdoor Broadcast<br data-start="3294" data-end="3297" />c. Official Beat<br data-start="3313" data-end="3316" />d. None of these</p>
<h1 data-section-id="1yvqorg" data-start="3339" data-end="3348"> </h1>
<h1 style="text-align: center" data-section-id="1yvqorg" data-start="3339" data-end="3348"><span style="font-size: 14pt">PART-II</span></h1>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3 data-section-id="6z7jxo" data-start="3350" data-end="3359">NOTE:</h3>
<p data-start="3361" data-end="3420">(i) Part-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.</p>
<p data-start="3422" data-end="3535">(ii) Attempt <strong data-start="3435" data-end="3502">ONLY FOUR questions; selecting TWO questions from EACH SECTION.</strong> All questions carry equal marks.</p>
<p data-start="3537" data-end="3634">(iii) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be considered.</p>
<h1 data-section-id="1ap2z3f" data-start="3641" data-end="3652"> </h1>
<h1 style="text-align: center" data-section-id="1ap2z3f" data-start="3641" data-end="3652"><span style="font-size: 14pt">SECTION-I</span></h1>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3 data-section-id="ynrnph" data-start="3654" data-end="3662">Q.2.</h3>
<p data-start="3664" data-end="3787">Discuss the concept and process of communication? What is the importance of Mass Communication in this modern age? <strong data-start="3779" data-end="3787">(20)</strong></p>
<h3 data-section-id="ynrnqc" data-start="3789" data-end="3797"> </h3>
<h3 data-section-id="ynrnqc" data-start="3789" data-end="3797">Q.3.</h3>
<p data-start="3799" data-end="3914">“News” is the real soul of Journalism. What are the major functions and values of news? Discuss in detail. <strong data-start="3906" data-end="3914">(20)</strong></p>
<h3 data-section-id="ynrnr7" data-start="3916" data-end="3924"> </h3>
<h3 data-section-id="ynrnr7" data-start="3916" data-end="3924">Q.4.</h3>
<p data-start="3926" data-end="4098">The present era is considered as the era of development of electronic media in Pakistan. Critically evaluate the role of present TV Channels in social development? <strong data-start="4090" data-end="4098">(20)</strong></p>
<h3 data-section-id="ynrns2" data-start="4100" data-end="4108"> </h3>
<h3 data-section-id="ynrns2" data-start="4100" data-end="4108">Q.5.</h3>
<p data-start="4110" data-end="4188">Discuss the role played by the Muslim Press during Pakistan Movement? <strong data-start="4180" data-end="4188">(20)</strong></p>
<h1 data-section-id="1dcd0oy" data-start="4195" data-end="4207"> </h1>
<h1 style="text-align: center" data-section-id="1dcd0oy" data-start="4195" data-end="4207"><span style="font-size: 14pt">SECTION-II</span></h1>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3 data-section-id="ynrnsx" data-start="4209" data-end="4217">Q.6.</h3>
<p data-start="4219" data-end="4343">Survey the status of Magazine Journalism in Pakistan? What are the functions and scope of magazines in our society? <strong data-start="4335" data-end="4343">(20)</strong></p>
<h3 data-section-id="ynrnts" data-start="4345" data-end="4353"> </h3>
<h3 data-section-id="ynrnts" data-start="4345" data-end="4353">Q.7.</h3>
<p data-start="4355" data-end="4509">Define “Advertising”? What are the principles of successful advertising? Discuss the latest trends in advertising being practiced in our society? <strong data-start="4501" data-end="4509">(20)</strong></p>
<h3 data-section-id="ynrngv" data-start="4511" data-end="4519"> </h3>
<h3 data-section-id="ynrngv" data-start="4511" data-end="4519">Q.8.</h3>
<p data-start="4521" data-end="4665">What is the purpose and scope of Public Relation in any organization? Describe the major responsibilities of a Public Relation Officer? <strong data-start="4657" data-end="4665">(20)</strong></p>
<h3 data-section-id="ynrnhq" data-start="4667" data-end="4675"> </h3>
<h3 data-section-id="ynrnhq" data-start="4667" data-end="4675">Q.9.</h3>
<p data-start="4677" data-end="4843">“Freedom of Press” and “Responsibility” are two common issues in the field of journalism. Discuss and evaluate the case of Pakistan regarding these concepts? <strong data-start="4835" data-end="4843">(20)</strong></p>
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