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

Multiple choice different modes of communication and their uses information technology communication systems physics

The working of mobile is similar to the working of which of the following devices?

  1. T.V

  2. Radio

  3. FAX

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Cellphone and radio works the same way. Cellphone can be said as a two way radio as both the sender and receiver can send audio signals simultaneously while in radio only audio signals are sent one way from sender to receiver .

The way mobile works is same as radio .The audio waves goes to the mic where they are converted to electric signals,then they are carried to receiver's device by modulation and then again the receiver's  device converts the electric signals to the audio output.

Multiple choice different modes of communication and their uses information technology communication systems physics

Two-way radio device is called ________ .

  1. FAX machine

  2. Radio

  3. Mobile phones

  4. Microwave
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Mobile phones are called two way radio devices as the communication is done the same way as Radio , but here both the sender and receiver can send information at the same time simultaneously . Unlike the radio;s where only sender can send the information and receiver will receive it at a moment of time

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Which one of the following is a full duplex transmission system?

  1. TV

  2. Radio

  3. Telephone

  4. Walk-talky (wireless used in the Army)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

In a full-duplex system, both parties can communicate with each other simultaneously. An example of a full-duplex device is a telephone; the parties at both ends of a call can speak and be heard by the other party simultaneously.

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Which of the following groups of instruments is required to have communication line between two television relay centres?

  1. Microwave link, booster relay, satellite

  2. Radio telescope, microwave link, booster relay, telephone

  3. Microwave link, telephone, booster relay, satellite

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Television relay centers require long-distance, high-bandwidth transmission methods. Microwave links, booster relays, and satellites are standard components used to transmit television signals across large distances.

Multiple choice different modes of communication and their uses information technology communication systems physics

T.V. Transmission requires _________ waves,which are not bounced by Ionosphere.

  1. low-frequency RF

  2. low-frequency carrier

  3. high-frequency carrier

  4. low-frequency audio
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

As the transmission of television is done through satellite's . So, the carrier waves should be of high frequency , so , the carrier waves should be of high frequency , so that they may clear the Ionosphere and provide a smooth transmission  between a satellite and television set 

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Radio, television and newspaper plays a very important role in _____________ communication. 

  1. personal

  2. mass

  3. Both A & B

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Radio, television, and newspapers are designed to reach a large audience simultaneously, which defines mass communication. Personal communication involves direct interaction between individuals.

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Which of the following means of communication was recently done away with?

  1. Telegraph

  2. Land telephone

  3. Internet

  4. Post
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The telegraph service was officially discontinued in India in 2013 due to the rise of modern digital communication tools. The other options remain active.

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Fax service is an example of _________.

  1. Mass communication

  2. Personal communication

  3. Both A & B

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Fax (facsimile) is a form of communication between two specific parties, making it a tool for personal or business communication rather than mass broadcasting.

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________ services have replaced the telegraphic service.

  1. Radio and newspaper

  2. Television and letter

  3. Telephone and mobile phone

  4. All of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The telegraph was a point-to-point messaging system; its function has been largely superseded by modern telephone and mobile communication technologies.

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Why Radio Services are very useful to rural areas?

  1. Farmers gets farm commodity prices

  2. Farmers get weather forecast related news

  3. Farmers gets information about modern methods of cultivation

  4. All of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Radio is a highly accessible medium in rural areas, providing farmers with essential updates on market prices, weather, and agricultural techniques.

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Which one of the following was the oldest mode of communication?

  1. Telecommunication

  2. Postal service

  3. Radio

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Postal services have existed for centuries, long predating electronic telecommunication and radio broadcasting.

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The means of communication for local mail is called _______.

  1. Green channel

  2. Satellite channel

  3. Metro channel

  4. Rajdhani channel
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Special arrangements exist in all major cities for expeditious delivery of local mail through this system. Unregistered first-class mail emanating from a town and meant for delivery within that town are delivered the next day of posting. Green coloured letter boxes are installed at selected post offices for local mail.

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Which of the following is a means of communication?

  1. e-mail

  2. radio

  3. mobile

  4. all of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Communication system refers to the channels by which exchange of ideas, information, news and views takes place between different individuals, groups and institutions.Therefore radio,email and mobile are all means of communication.

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The means of communication for local mail is called _________.

  1. Green Channel

  2. Satellite Channel

  3. Metro Channel

  4. Rajdhani Channel
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

For quick and easy deliver of mails in towns and cities different channels have been introduced like Rajdhani channel, Metro channel and Green channel

Green channel exists in all major cities for delivering of local mails. A mail from a town posted to the same town is delivered the next day through the green channel. Green post boxes are installed for this purpose.