Quiz on the Impact of Social Media During the Mumbai Attacks

What was notable about the data available during the Mumbai attacks?

• It was well-interpreted by journalists.

• It was mostly raw data with little interpretation.

• It was primarily video footage from professionals.

• It was only available after the attacks ended.

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Which of the following locations was NOT mentioned as a hot spot during the attacks?

• Chabad Jewish Centre

• Oberoi Hotel

• Taj Hotel

• Mumbai International Airport

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What does the term 'paradigm shift' refer to in the context of the commentary?

• A decrease in the use of social media.

• An increase in the number of journalists.

• A major shift in thinking about crisis coverage.

• A minor change in reporting style.

According to the text, what role will journalists play in the future of news reporting?

• They will be the first to report breaking news.

• They will focus solely on social media updates.

• They will act as a conduit for information from various sources.

• They will only report verified information.

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What was the reaction of Indian authorities regarding Twitter updates during the attacks?

• They provided live updates through Twitter.

• They asked users to stop updating for security reasons.

• They encouraged more updates.

• They banned Twitter during the crisis.

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What does the phrase 'keep abreast of' mean in the context of the text?

• To ignore the news.

• To analyze data thoroughly.

• To report news after it has happened.

• To keep up to date with information.

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What does the author imply about the current state of online news reporting?

• It has replaced traditional journalism completely.

• It is only useful for entertainment.

• It is still evolving and not fully effective.

• It has fully developed and is reliable.

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What impact has social media had on the speed of news dissemination?

• It has slowed down the reporting process.

• It has made news reporting more accurate.

• It has accelerated the spread of information.

• It has reduced the number of news sources.

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What does the term 'information overload' imply in the context of news reporting?

• A lack of available news sources.

• Too much information leading to confusion.

• A decrease in the quality of news.

• Increased clarity in reporting.

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