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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Radio Transmission
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Infrared Transmission
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Microwave Transmission
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Bluetooth
C
Correct answer
Explanation
It is of both long range and point to point mode of transmission.
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Message-> Coding-> Modulation-> Power Amplifier-> Antennae
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Coding-> Message-> Modulation-> Power Amplifier-> Antennae
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Message-> Coding-> Power Amplifier-> Antennae-> Modulation
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Message-> Modulation-> Coding-> Power Amplifier-> Antennae
A
Correct answer
Explanation
This is the correct order.
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Cellular System
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Satellite Communication System
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WLAN
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Microwave Transmission
B
Correct answer
Explanation
This is correct as Satellite communication is generally optimised for one way transmission as in TV broadcast.
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530 to 1700 KHz
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530 to 1700 MHz
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88 to 108 MHz
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88 to 108 KHz
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None of these
C
Correct answer
Explanation
This band is assigned for FM radio. All radio stations need to share this band.
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Only a
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Only b
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Only c
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Only b and c
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All of these
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Yes, landline and mobiles are different types of telephones.
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ISD
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STD
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Fax
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Telegram
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Parcel
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Yes, a STD service is used to talk to people in our country but different states.
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LG Time Machine
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Onida Black
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Videocon flat
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None of these
A
Correct answer
Explanation
LG Time Machine TVs were among the first in India to feature built-in recording capability. This allowed users to record up to 33 hours of content directly to the TV's internal storage without external devices.
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Boston Broadcasting Corporation
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British Broadcasting Corporation
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British Broadcasting Channel
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Bharat Broadcasting Corporation
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It will have 212 frequencies.
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It will have 530 frequencies.
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The modulation scheme uses both upstream and downstream.
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The frequency is not modulated in the modem.
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Both (3) and (4).
E
Correct answer
Explanation
Both are the correct options.
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Both convert digital signals to analog signals.
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A demodulator accepts the modulated sine wave only.
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A coder accepts the modulated sine wave only.
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All of the above.
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None of the above
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Yes, all the three are false statements.
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Frequency Division Multiplexing (FDM)
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Time Division Multiplexing (TDM)
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Both FDM and TDM
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Neither of FDM or TDM
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Multiplexing is not possible for irregular alteration
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Yes, both FDM and TDM are possible for these channels.
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direct-to-home television.
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telecommunications.
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life and General Insurance.
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airline Industry.
B
Correct answer
Explanation
CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access) and GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) are both mobile telecommunications standards used in cellular networks. They are fundamental technologies that enable mobile phone communication, not related to DTH, insurance, or airlines.
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Indo-Pak Television
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Internet Producer Television
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Interent Protocol Television
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Internet Pad for Transmission Variables
C
Correct answer
Explanation
IPTV stands for Internet Protocol Television, which delivers television content over IP networks instead of traditional terrestrial, satellite, or cable formats. It allows streaming media through internet connections.
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Electronic Media Monitoring Center
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Extensive Media Monitoring Cell
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Exclusive Media Monitoring cell
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None of these
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difficult or impossible and where line-of-sight transmission is unavailable
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easy or promising and where line-of-sight transmission is unavailable
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difficult or impossible and where line-of-sight transmission is available
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easy or promising and where line-of-sight transmission is available
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none of these