DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.A. (MC JR/MJMC) DEGREE EXAMINATION,
DECEMBER 2017.
INTRODUCTION TO MASS COMMUNICATION
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
PART A — x 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions in 200 words each.
1. Explain the importance of mass media.
2. List out the duties of press council of India.
3. Explain about Varghese committee.
4. Explain the various models of communication process.
5. Describe the Prasar Bharati Act.
6. Discuss the significance of press commission.
7. Explain the concepts of journalism.
8. Discuss in detail press code and ethics of journalism.
PART B — × 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions in 400 words each.
9. Explain about Joshi committee and Chanda committee.
10. Write short notes on
Doordarshan
PIB
Press Registrar of India.
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11. Discuss in detail the significance of mass media in India.
12. Critically analyse the concept of press freedom in Indian
context.
13. Explain various laws for Indian media.
14. Mass media is a tool for social change. Discuss.
15. Explain the functions of INS, ILNA, IFWJ, AINEC,
DAUP.
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