Introduction to Mass Media

Q. Which of the following is not an example of mass media?

1. Television
2. Radio
3. Newspaper
4. Telephone

Q. Which of the following may be considered as an example of mass communication?

1. An individual talking to her/his friend in person.
   
2. A 9 PM news bulletin on Doordarshan.
3. An individual practising his/her public speaking in front of a mirror.
4. A publicly viewable blog currently followed by three individuals.

Q. Long ago, many kingdoms used criers to spread messages to the public.

1. False
2. True

Q. 'Mass' in the term mass media refers to a/an of people.

1. community
2. aggregation
3. festival

Q. Which of the following statements are incorrect?

1. Acta Diurna were newspapers seen during the reign of Augustus Caesar.
2. In Egypt, royal proclamations were displayed at important places.
3. Many kings had criers who would cry the king's news.
4. All important events were broadcasted on the radio.

Q. How did news travel to the people during the ancient times?

1. Kings had criers who would update everyone about the their messages.
2. Important events were brodacasted in the national radio station.
3. Royal proclamations were displayed to all at important public spaces.
4. All necessary information was broadcasted through the television.

Q. Long before newspapers, kings used to post ambassadors in different areas to spread important messages to the people.

1. False
2. True

Q.

Explain the importance of radio and television as effective means of mass communication?