M.A. I (Mass Communication)(Semester II)
(CBCS) Examination, 2017
MEDIA LAW ETHICS
Day Date: Friday, 21-04-2017 Max. Marks: 70
Time: 10.30 AM to 01.00 PM
N.B. All questions are compulsory.
Q.1 Choose correct alternatives: 14
According to The Press Council Act 1978, Council comprises a
Chairman and
28 Members 16 Members
12 Members None of these
Internal emergency was imposed in India from
25 June 1975 22 August 1975
22 July 1975 None of these
Maximum punishment for the offence of sedition is
Three years jail Only Fine
Life Imprisonment None of these
ASCI is the authority to redress grievances related to
News Advertisement
TV Serials None of these
First press Commission submitted is report in
Year 1974 Year 1954
Year 1964 None of these
In the case of literary, dramatic, musical or artistic works, term of
copyright is for
60 Years 50 Years 40 Years None of these
Drug and Magic Remedies Act was enacted in
Year 1956 Year 1954
Year 1957 None of these
Q.2 Write short notes (any four): 14
Ombudsman
B.G.Varghese Committee
Trade Mark
Code of Ethics for Radio
Fundamental Rights
Page 1 of 3
SLR-PB-12
Q. 3 Give answer in detail (any 14
Write about major recommendations and outcome of first Press
Commission.
Why period of emergency is called as black period for media?
Give details about provisions Working Journalist Act.
Q.4 Write answer in detail (any one) 14
What is 'Defamation'? What are the provisions of Defamation Act?
Giving examples of various cases describe Law of Contempt of
Court.
Q.5 What are the salient features of Indian Constitution? 14