General Knowledge MCQs
Topic Notes: General Knowledge
MCQs and preparation resources for competitive exams, covering important concepts, past papers, and detailed explanations.
Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
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What is 'Soft News'?
Answer:
Information that is primarily entertaining or personally useful (lifestyle, human interest)
Soft news, also called market-centered journalism, focuses on lifestyle, human interest, arts, and entertainment.
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What is 'Hard News'?
Answer:
Serious news of widespread import, concerning politics, foreign affairs, etc.
Hard news refers to up-to-the-minute news and events that are reported immediately, covering topics like politics, war, economics, and crime.
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What is the 'Magic Bullet' or 'Hypodermic Needle' theory?
Answer:
Media messages are injected directly into the brains of a passive audience and are immediately effective
The Magic Bullet Theory implies that mass media has a direct, immediate, and powerful effect on its audiences.
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What is 'Cultivation Theory'?
Answer:
Long-term exposure to media shapes how the consumers perceive the world
Cultivation theory examines the long-term effects of television. The primary proposition is that the more time people spend 'living' in the television world, the more likely they are to believe social reality aligns with reality portrayed on television.
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What is 'Paparazzi'?
Answer:
Independent photographers who take pictures of high-profile people
Paparazzi are independent photographers who take pictures of high-profile people, such as actors, athletes, and politicians, typically while they are going about their usual life routines.
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What is a 'Stringer'?
Answer:
A freelance journalist or photographer who contributes reports to a news organization on an ongoing basis
A stringer is a freelance journalist, photographer, or videographer who contributes reports, photos, or videos to a news organization on an ongoing basis but is paid individually for each piece of published work.
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What is 'Gonza Journalism'?
Answer:
A style where the reporter is part of the story and writes in a subjective, first-person narrative
Gonzo journalism is a style of journalism that is written without claims of objectivity, often including the reporter as part of the story via a first-person narrative (popularized by Hunter S. Thompson).
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What is 'Checkbook Journalism'?
Answer:
Paying for news sources or exclusive interviews
Checkbook journalism is the practice of paying sources for information or for exclusive rights to their story.
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What is an 'Ombudsman'?
Answer:
A public advocate who investigates complaints against the media organization
An ombudsman in media is an official appointed to investigate complaints from the public against the newspaper or station and recommend action.
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What is a 'Broadsheet'?
Answer:
A standard large-sized newspaper format, traditionally associated with serious journalism
A broadsheet is the largest newspaper format and is characterized by long vertical pages, typically associated with more serious and in-depth journalism.