General Awareness

Broadcasting and Television Media

1,553 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.

AM broadcasting frequencyMass communication typesTelevision signal transmissionIndian television channelsDigital versus analog signals

Broadcasting and Television Media Questions

Multiple choice

2004

  1. MMIX

  2. MMIC

  3. LCIX

  4. MMIV
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The number 2004 is composed of 2000 and 4. In Roman numerals, 2000 is written as MM and 4 is written as IV, resulting in MMIV. The other options represent 2009 (MMIX) or are invalid combinations.

Multiple choice

.... is the main British TV channel

  1. The CNN

  2. The BBC

  3. The TVE
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is the primary public service broadcaster in the UK. CNN is an American network, and TVE is Spanish.

Multiple choice

Which medium combines sounds, images, and motion?

  1. radio

  2. radio

  3. magazine

  4. television
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Television uniquely combines audio, visual, and motion elements, whereas radio only has sound, and magazines are static print media without motion or audio.

Multiple choice

There are two methods of High Frequency. Name them:

  1. Direct and Transverse

  2. Direct and Spectrum

  3. Direct and Indirect

  4. Tesla and Direct
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

In the context of high-frequency facial treatments, the two primary methods of application are direct (applied directly to the skin) and indirect (applied via the practitioner's hands).

Multiple choice

The programs telecast by television are very interesting. ( Complex)

  1. The programs which are telecast by television are very interesting.

  2. The programs which are telecasted by television are very interesting.

  3. The programs which is telecast by television are very interesting.

  4. The programs which is telecasted by television are very interesting.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The relative clause requires the correct subject-verb agreement. 'Programs' is plural, so 'are' is required, and 'telecast' is the correct past participle form.

Multiple choice

What Waves are Used to Broadcast Signals to Satellites?

  1. Radiowaves

  2. Microwaves

  3. Infrared-rays

  4. Electromagnetic Spectrum Waves
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Radio waves are commonly used for long-distance communication, including satellite transmissions, due to their ability to travel through the atmosphere.

Multiple choice physics electromagnetic waves properties and uses of different radiation electromagnetic spectrum spectrum

The waves used by artificial satellites for communication is the

  1. microwaves

  2. infrared waves

  3. radio waves

  4. X-rays
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The microwaves are preferred in order to communicate with the artificial satellites which are orbiting the earth at a particular height from the surface of the earth. The microwaves are preferred because they can penetrate through the Earth's atmosphere very easily and reach the target satellite.

Multiple choice physics electromagnetic waves properties and uses of different radiation electromagnetic spectrum spectrum

For transmission of speeches, talks, music, dramas etc ........... is used

  1. radio broadcast transmitter

  2. radio telegraph transmitter

  3. navigation transmitter

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

$Answer:-$ A

Radio Broadcast Transmitters: -Theses transmitters are designed for transmitting speeches, talks, music, dramas etc for the information and reception of people. These broadcast transmitters may be either amplitude modulated or frequency modulated. The A.M transmitters operate on long waves, medium waves and short waves and radiate carrier power as low as about 1 kW and high as 100 kW. The F.M broadcast transmitters operate on very short waves or on ultra waves and radiate carrier power of the order of 100 kW or so.