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 'Tabloid' journalism?
Answer:
A smaller newspaper format often focusing on sensational stories and celebrities
Tabloid journalism is a style of journalism that emphasizes sensational crime stories, gossip columns about celebrities and sports stars, and extreme political views.
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What does 'Off the Record' mean?
Answer:
The information is provided privately and cannot be published or attributed
Off the record means the information provided is for the journalist's knowledge only and cannot be published or attributed to the source.
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What is a 'Masthead'?
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The section listing the newspaper's title, ownership, and staff details
The masthead is the section of a newspaper or magazine that lists the publication's name, owner, staff, and contact details, usually found on the editorial page.
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What is 'Agenda Setting' theory?
Answer:
Media tells people what to think about
Agenda-setting theory describes the ability of the news media to influence the importance placed on the topics of the public agenda. It suggests media doesn't tell people what to think, but what to think about.
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What is a 'Beat' in journalism?
Answer:
A specialized subject or area assigned to a reporter
A beat is a specific topic or subject area that a reporter covers regularly, such as crime, education, or sports.
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What is 'Citizen Journalism'?
Answer:
The collection and analysis of news by the general public
Citizen journalism is based upon public citizens playing an active role in the process of collecting, reporting, analyzing, and disseminating news and information.
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What is an 'Embargo' in journalism?
Answer:
A request to delay the publication of a story until a specific time
An embargo is a request by a source that the information or news provided by that source not be published until a certain date or time.
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What is 'Op-Ed' short for?
Answer:
Opposite the Editorial page
Op-Ed stands for 'Opposite the Editorial page'. It is a page of special features usually opposite the editorial page of a newspaper, frequently containing opinions from guest writers.
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What is an 'Editorial'?
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An article expressing the opinion of the newspaper's editors or publishers
An editorial is an opinion piece written by the senior editorial staff or publisher of a newspaper, magazine, or any other written document.
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What does 'Byline' indicate?
Answer:
The name of the author of the article
A byline gives the name and often the position of the writer of an article.