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Worksheetsबातमी लेखन: स्वरूप आणि आवश्यक गुण
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Which statement best defines news in journalism?
Speculative story about possibilities
Opinionated commentary on issues
Archived summary of past trends
Verified report of a recent event
What is a primary purpose of news writing in society?
To advertise commercial products
To inform and create awareness
To persuade toward a single viewpoint
To entertain with dramatic narratives
Which question set captures the core of factual news gathering?
Who, feeling, belief, hope, desire
What if, imagine, suppose, dream
Who, what, where, when, why, how
Why, should, could, might, maybe
A good news writer must maintain objectivity. What does this most directly require?
Avoiding all sources and interviews
Adding emotional language for impact
Separating facts from personal opinions
Promoting the majority viewpoint only
Which set lists essential qualities for effective news writing?
Writing clarity, language proficiency, grammar, simple structure, timely reading
Creative fiction, poetic devices, metaphor density, elaborate plots
Technical coding, database design, encryption skills, algorithms
Stage performance, acting skills, audience engagement, choreography
When describing a flood that halted city water supply, what should a reporter prioritize?
Dramatic speculation about causes
Humorous anecdotes from bystanders
Personal feelings about the crisis
Accurate, concise details of events
Which element gives the reader a complete sense of the news event in the shortest form?
The quoted reactions from multiple witnesses
The concluding section with follow‑up details
The lead paragraph with extended background
The headline summarizing the event succinctly
When stating time and place in a news report, what is the best practice?
Describe the scene vividly without exact time
Mention date, location, and relevant time clearly
Delay location details until the last paragraph
Include month only if the event is historic
Which tense should be used for the main body of a report describing a completed event?
Future tense to imply upcoming impacts
Present tense for all reported actions
Mixed tenses to increase reader engagement
Past tense for the narrative of the event
Which language choice aligns with neutral tone in hard news writing?
Use persuasive phrases to shape public opinion
Highlight sensational aspects to attract readers
Insert personal views to clarify the situation
Avoid emotive or biased words and stay factual
In organizing a report, what sequence best maintains clarity?
Start with the key point, then provide details
Begin with minor trivia, then key point later
List quotes first, then search for a theme
Open with opinion, then add scattered facts
Which placement best demonstrates proper headline and dateline structure in a model news report?
Dateline after the conclusion paragraph
Headline below the body, dateline left
Dateline centered, headline below body
Headline centered above body, dateline right
The event described is a Marathi Language Fortnight. Which detail should appear in the lead to establish news value?
Dates and citywide participation noted
Speaker biographies summarized
Full list of competition rules
Extended history of Marathi linguistics
Choose the most appropriate verb tense for reporting a concluded school event in a news report.
Past perfect for general facts
Future perfect for projections
Present continuous for plans
Simple past for actions completed
A school organized lectures, book exhibits, and competitions during the fortnight. Which sentence best integrates these details into a coherent body paragraph?
There was an exhibit, with lectures someday.
Lectures were planned, contests may occur later.
Competitions existed, but exhibits are uncertain.
The program featured lectures, contests, and exhibits.
Which category best fits a report about a city-wide vaccination drive in schools?
Political affairs coverage
Daily events reporting
Educational and institutional
Scientific and sports
Cultural festival news
Choose the most appropriate news lead for an event where the Education Minister inaugurates the school year at your campus.
Students honor Minister at annual day
Teachers welcome Minister during inspection
Minister launches scholarship portal
Education Minister inaugurates school year
Minister plans new curriculum next year
A directive requires linking Aadhaar numbers with bank accounts for all citizens. What is the correct angle for the headline?
Mandatory linkage for every citizen
Trial scheme in select urban areas
Guideline only for government staff
Voluntary initiative for some households
Optional program run by private banks
You must write from keywords: International sports festival, star sportsperson, young players, coach, trust award. Which headline fits these cues?
Government announces cash prizes
Local club launches youth training camp
International festival postponed due to rain
Trust honors young players and star athlete
Coach quits after dispute with federation
Pick the best lead for a book launch hosted by Torch Publishers where author Sachin Dada Dharmadhikari releases a career guide.
College library receives new career books
Author releases Career Guide at Torch Publishers
Minister inaugurates state employment portal
Publishing house celebrates decade of service
Career fair attracts thousands of students
A municipal Mayor attends the publication ceremony for Torch Publishers’ curated book series. What detail should appear in the second paragraph?
Comparative sales of rivals
Number of titles in the series
Full biography of the Mayor
Weather during the ceremony
Future election schedule
Which focus is most suitable for covering the closing ceremony of the Kanhoji festival?
Highlights and dignitaries at the finale
Opinion pieces on local politics
Lengthy history of the dynasty
Sports records unrelated to event
Speculation on next year’s budget
Write the most newsworthy lead for a policy stating citizens over 18 must have voter ID.
Campaign promotes ethical voting habits
Local office opens weekend help desk
Election commission releases annual report
Mandatory voter ID for all adults over eighteen
Citizens urged to celebrate Youth Day
Your school’s golden jubilee celebration is inaugurated by the Chief Minister. Which detail is key for the nut graph?
Overview of jubilee events and schedule
Budget for cafeteria renovation
Reason the Chief Minister was invited
Comparison with neighboring schools
List of alumni achievements
A school plans a Rubella vaccination program with poster and rangoli competitions, held 20–25 November, co-organized by the local health department. Which headline captures this?
Library announces annual membership drive
Sports meet scheduled for early December
School hosts health week with Rubella shots
Art club launches painting masterclass
Science fair exhibits robotics projects
