DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.A. (MC JR)/MJMC DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2016.
INTRODUCTION TO MASS COMMUNICATION
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
PART A — 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
1. Explain the types of communication with examples.
2. Define the human communication process
3. Explain the code of ethics for the Indian press
4. Write short notes on Varghese committee reports.
5. Explain the functions of press commission of India.
6. Write short notes on Prasar bharati bill.
7. Explain the characteristics of radio.
8. Explain AINEC.
Sub. Code
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PART B — 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
9. Describe the 44th amendments in India.
10. Describe the mass media in India and their present
status.
11. Explain the fundamental rights and six fundamental
rights types recognized by the Indian constitution.
12. Describe the Prasar Bharati Board and the various
functions and objectives.
13. Write short notes on
AAAI
Indian news agencies
Joshi committee.
14. Explain media as a social institution
15. Discuss the significance of first and second press
commission reports in developing Mass Media in India.