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Language Policy in Media and Broadcasting

This quiz aims to assess your understanding of the language policy in media and broadcasting in India.

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the language policy for broadcasting?

  1. Article 19
  2. Article 21
  3. Article 34
  4. Article 350A
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the primary objective of the language policy in media and broadcasting in India?

  1. To promote the use of Hindi as the official language of the country
  2. To protect and promote the development of all Indian languages
  3. To ensure equal access to media and broadcasting services for all citizens
  4. To promote cultural diversity and pluralism in the country
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is not a constitutional language of India?

  1. Hindi
  2. English
  3. Sanskrit
  4. Tamil
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Prasar Bharati Act, 1990 established which of the following?

  1. All India Radio (AIR)
  2. Doordarshan (DD)
  3. Press Trust of India (PTI)
  4. Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC)
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of the Central Institute of Indian Languages (CIIL) in the implementation of the language policy in media and broadcasting?

  1. To develop and promote the use of Hindi as the official language of the country
  2. To conduct research on Indian languages and develop teaching materials
  3. To promote the use of Indian languages in media and broadcasting
  4. To train media professionals in the use of Indian languages
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is not a provision of the Prasar Bharati Act, 1990?

  1. The autonomy of Prasar Bharati
  2. The use of Hindi as the official language of Prasar Bharati
  3. The promotion of regional languages in broadcasting
  4. The establishment of a National Broadcasting Council
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the significance of the National Policy on Education (NPE), 1986 in the context of language policy in media and broadcasting?

  1. It emphasizes the importance of using the mother tongue as the medium of instruction in primary education
  2. It promotes the use of Hindi as the official language of the country
  3. It encourages the use of English as the medium of instruction in higher education
  4. It provides for the establishment of a National Language Commission
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is not a challenge faced in implementing the language policy in media and broadcasting in India?

  1. The lack of adequate infrastructure and resources
  2. The resistance from certain sections of society
  3. The dominance of English in the media
  4. The lack of political will
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of the National Council for Promotion of Urdu Language (NCPUL) in the implementation of the language policy in media and broadcasting?

  1. To promote the use of Urdu in media and broadcasting
  2. To develop and implement policies for the promotion of Urdu
  3. To provide financial assistance to Urdu media organizations
  4. To conduct research on Urdu language and literature
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is not a measure taken by the government to promote the use of Indian languages in media and broadcasting?

  1. The establishment of regional language channels
  2. The provision of financial assistance to regional language media organizations
  3. The mandatory use of Hindi in all government-owned media outlets
  4. The training of media professionals in the use of Indian languages
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the significance of the Official Languages Act, 1963 in the context of language policy in media and broadcasting?

  1. It declares Hindi as the official language of the Union
  2. It provides for the use of English as an associate official language
  3. It recognizes the importance of regional languages in broadcasting
  4. It establishes a Parliamentary Committee on Official Languages
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is not a responsibility of the Central Institute of Indian Languages (CIIL) in the implementation of the language policy in media and broadcasting?

  1. To conduct research on Indian languages
  2. To develop teaching materials in Indian languages
  3. To train media professionals in the use of Indian languages
  4. To promote the use of Hindi as the official language of the country
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of the National Book Trust (NBT) in the implementation of the language policy in media and broadcasting?

  1. To promote the publication of books in Indian languages
  2. To provide financial assistance to authors and publishers
  3. To organize book fairs and exhibitions
  4. To conduct research on Indian literature
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is not a challenge faced in implementing the language policy in media and broadcasting in India?

  1. The lack of adequate infrastructure and resources
  2. The resistance from certain sections of society
  3. The dominance of English in the media
  4. The lack of skilled manpower
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the significance of the National Policy on Education (NPE), 2020 in the context of language policy in media and broadcasting?

  1. It emphasizes the importance of using the mother tongue as the medium of instruction in primary education
  2. It promotes the use of Hindi as the official language of the country
  3. It encourages the use of English as the medium of instruction in higher education
  4. It provides for the establishment of a National Language Commission
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