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 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.
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What is a 'Lead' (or Lede)?
Answer:
The opening paragraph of a news story
The lead (often spelled lede) is the opening sentence or paragraph of a news article, summarizing the most important aspects of the story.
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What is the 'Inverted Pyramid' style?
Answer:
Structuring a story with the most important information at the top
The Inverted Pyramid is a metaphor used by journalists to illustrate how information should be prioritized and structured in a text, with the most newsworthy info at the beginning.
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What does 'Gatekeeping' refer to in media?
Answer:
The process of filtering and selecting information for publication
Gatekeeping is the process through which information is filtered for dissemination, whether for publication, broadcasting, the Internet, or some other mode of communication.
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What is 'Yellow Journalism'?
Answer:
Sensationalized and exaggerated reporting
Yellow journalism is a style of newspaper reporting that emphasizes sensationalism over facts to increase circulation.