Unit- 1

What is journalism?

• The writing of newspapers,magazines, and news to be broadcast.

• Editing

• Reading

• Violent

Which of the following is a key element of journalism?

• Fictional storytelling
  

• Fact-checking
  

• Sensationalism
  

• Persuasion

Journalism primarily serves the public by providing:

• Biased opinions
  

• Verified information
  

• Entertainment
  

• Paid promotions

Why is journalism essential in a democratic society?

• It supports government propaganda
  

• It keeps the public uninformed
  

• It informs citizens and holds power accountable
  

• It focuses on celebrity gossip

How does journalism contribute to the formation of public opinion?

• By providing diverse perspectives

• By offering only one viewpoint

• By ignoring important issues

• By censoring information

What role does journalism play in holding power accountable?

• By supporting government decisions

• By investigating and exposing wrongdoings

• By avoiding controversial topics

• By promoting government policies

Why is transparency important in journalism?

• It builds trust with the audience

• It hides the truth from the public

• It promotes sensational news

• It allows journalists to avoid accountability

Journalism educates the public by:

• Spreading rumors

• Providing factual and researched information

• Promoting products

• Ignoring important events

Objectivity in journalism means:

• Reporting with bias
  

• Reporting facts without personal opinions
  

• Ignoring opposing views
  

• Supporting one side of the story

To prepare for a career in journalism, one should:

• Avoid internships
  

• Focus on developing strong writing skills
  

• Only study unrelated fields
  

• Ignore media trends