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P.T.O.
MAR IVANIOS COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS)
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM
Reg. No. :.………………… Name :………………….
Fifth Semester Career Related B.A. Degree Examination, November 2016
First Degree Programme under CBCSS
Core Course IX: (Journalism, Mass Communication Video Production)
AUJC543: Media Laws and Ethics
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 80
SECTION A
Answer ALL the following, each in about one two words or in one two sentences.
1. Norms of Journalistic Codes was drafted by PCI under the chairmanship of
2. The term Fourth Estate was coined by
3. Reasonable Restrictions on the fundamental rights are stated in Article
4. A judge of the Supreme Court of India retires at the age of
5. RTI was enacted in
6. Pre censorship on the media was imposed in post independence India during the
7. The Central Government agency that compiles the annual report of the media in India is known as
8. Oral defamation is called
9. Third Estate refers to
10. is an important Act dealing with cyber laws in India.
(10 1 10 Marks)
SECTION B
Answer any EIGHT questions, each in a paragraph not less than 60 words.
11. Review petition
12. Suo Moto
13. Public Nuisance Act
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14. Lord Macaulay
15. Press Commissions
16. Libel
17. FIR
18. IPC 124 A
19. Broadcasting codes
20. Sub judice
21. Lokpal Bill
22. Working Journalist Act
2 16 Marks)
SECTION C
Short essay type Answer any SIX questions, each not less than 120 words.
23. Explain the important defenses against defamation suits.
24. Assess the performance of Kerala State Information Commission.
25. Discuss the relevance of Uniform Civil Code.
26. Define censorship. Who all impose censorships on media
27. What are the provisions of Article 19
28. Elaborate the provisions of copyright Act.
29. Contempt of Court Act needs a thorough review in the present context. Comment.
30. Discuss the limitations of PCI. What are your suggestions for making it a powerful body
31. Explain with examples self censorship practiced by the Indian media.
4 24 Marks)
SECTION D
Long essay type Answer any TWO questions, each not less than 300 words.
32. Describe the important provisions of the Official Secrets Act. What are the implications of Act on media personnel
33. Discuss relevance of a unified code of ethics for the journalists in India.
34. Elaborate the judicial system in India. Suggest your recommendations for improving the system.
35. Define freedom of the press. Discuss the extent of the press freedom enjoyed by the media in our country.
15 30 Marks)