General Awareness
Broadcasting and Television Media
1,065 Questions
Broadcasting and television media questions cover mass communication, signal transmission, and entertainment channels. These topics are frequently included in the general awareness sections of competitive exams. Answer these questions to stay updated on communication technologies.
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Broadcasting and Television Media Questions
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That program is the best quality program
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That program is the highest seen program
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That program is the best regional show
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All the above
B
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Explanation
TRP (Television Rating Point) measures viewership - the highest rating means the program was watched by the most people. This is identical to question 113310 with the same options shuffled, making it a duplicate.
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Live India
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India TV
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zee news
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ibn7
C
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Zee News uses the tagline 'Haqeeqat jaisi, khabar waisi' (news the way reality really is). This Hindi slogan emphasizes their commitment to factual, reality-based reporting rather than sensationalism.
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CNN IBN
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ET now
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BBC world
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CNEB
A
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CNN-IBN (now CNN News18) used the tagline 'Whatever it takes' to emphasize their commitment to thorough journalism - going to any length to bring viewers the story. This positioning suggested dedication and persistence in reporting.
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ET now
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Times now
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BBC World
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CNEB
B
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Times Now uses the tagline 'Always with the news' emphasizing their commitment to continuous, up-to-date news coverage. The slogan suggests they are constantly present and delivering news as it happens.
B
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Tez (a Hindi news channel from the India Today group) uses the tagline 'Khabrein fatafat' meaning 'news quickly' or 'breaking news.' The channel positioned itself around fast, quick news delivery in Hindi.
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star plus
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Colors
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sab tv
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Zee tv
D
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Explanation
"Har pal banaye 1 naya rishta" is the famous tagline of Zee TV, a leading Indian entertainment channel. The slogan translates to "Makes a new relationship every moment," reflecting the channel's focus on emotional storytelling and family dramas.
A
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9XM is an Indian music channel famous for its tagline "9XM baje sabse aha!" (9XM plays the most awesome music). The hint "____ haq se" refers to this brand positioning, making 9XM the correct answer.
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ONIDA
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VIDEOCON
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LAVA
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KARBONN
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Digital Transmission Home
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Data Transfer at Home
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Digital Technology High
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Direct To Home
D
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Explanation
DTH stands for Direct To Home, referring to satellite television services delivered directly to subscribers' homes. The other options are incorrect industry expansions.
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Entertainment Sports Package Network
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Entertainment Sports Programming Network
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Entertainment Sports Programming News
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Entertainment Sports People Network
B
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Explanation
ESPN stands for Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, which is an American sports television channel. The full name includes 'Programming' not 'Package', 'People', or 'News'. It's now more commonly known as ESPN Inc., covering various sports media properties. Option A incorrectly uses 'Package', C uses 'News' (which would be a news channel, not sports), and D incorrectly uses 'People'.
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High Data
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High Definition
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High Digital
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High Display
B
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Explanation
HD in television stands for High Definition, referring to video with higher resolution and quality than standard definition. It provides clearer, sharper images with more detail. Options A, C, and D are incorrect - 'Data' refers to information transfer, 'Digital' is the transmission method (not the picture quality), and 'Display' is the output device, not the picture quality itself.
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News Department Telivision Limited
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New Day Total Loss
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New Delhi TV Limited
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New Delhi Television Limited
D
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NDTV stands for New Delhi Television Limited, which is an Indian television media company founded in 1988. It was one of India's first private news broadcasters. Option A incorrectly uses 'Department', B ('Total Loss') is nonsensical, and C incorrectly omits 'Television' - the company's core business is television broadcasting.
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a/c
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oil lamp
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television
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tubelight
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microwave
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aljazeara
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aljazeere
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aljazeera
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aijazeera
C
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Explanation
Al Jazeera is the correct spelling of the Qatar-based news network. Option C maintains the Arabic-to-English transliteration with 'alj' followed by 'azeera'. The distractors have incorrect vowel combinations in the second syllable.
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CNN
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BBC News
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Star News
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CNBC
A
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Explanation
CNN's tagline 'Be the first to know' reflects its positioning as a pioneering 24-hour news network. The network has used various taglines emphasizing its role in breaking news delivery. BBC News, Star News, and CNBC use different branding slogans.