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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Hello FM
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Suryan Fm
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Radio Mirchi FM
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Radio City FM
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Radio Mirchi broadcasts on 98.3 MHz in Tamil Nadu. This is a popular commercial FM radio station across India, and students would need to identify it from its frequency.
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NDTV Imagine
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Zee TV
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Star Plus
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Sahara One
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Star Plus was the flagship channel that aired the most K-serials, including flagship shows like Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, Kahani Ghar Ghar Ki, Kasauti Zindagi Ki, and many others. While some K-serials aired on other channels like Zee TV and Sahara One, Star Plus had the highest concentration of these shows and became synonymous with the K-serial phenomenon.
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Sky News
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CNN
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BBC
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Fox News
C
Correct answer
Explanation
BBC has historically claimed the largest global audience among international news channels. However, this claim is time-sensitive and definitions of 'viewership' vary. Sky News, CNN, and Fox News have different market strengths by region.
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CNN IBN
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Times Now
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NDTV 24x7
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News X
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The Week That Wasn't was a comedy show that aired on CNN IBN, featuring Cyrus Broacha's satirical take on current events. Option A is correct. Times Now (B), NDTV 24x7 (C), and News X (D) are other news channels but not the home of this specific show.
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Star World & Zee Cafe
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Star World & AXN
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Zee Cafe & AXN
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All the three channels
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Friends aired on Star World and Zee Cafe in India during its popular run. These were the primary channels broadcasting the show, not AXN.
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Neo Sports
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ESPN
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Ten Sports
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None of these
D
Correct answer
Explanation
This question appears to be about Indian sports broadcasting channels circa early 2000s. Without knowing the specific time period and region, 'None of these' is likely correct as La Liga has been broadcast on various channels (Ten Sports, Neo Sports, ESPN) at different times in different markets.
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Radio Mirchi (now Radio City in some cities) broadcasts on 98.3 FM across multiple Indian cities. The network is owned by The Times Group. 95.3 is used by Radio City in some markets, 93.5 is Red FM's frequency in many cities, and 97.2 varies by market.
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Big FM is one of India's popular radio networks. In most markets across India, Big FM broadcasts on 92.7 MHz frequency, making option B correct. The other frequencies (97.2, 93.7, 106.4) belong to other radio stations.
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Radio One (now rebranded as Fresh 94.3 in some cities) broadcasts on 94.3 FM frequency in India, making option C correct. Frequencies like 93.4, 101.4, and 93.5 belong to other radio networks.
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Aaha FM is a Tamil-language radio station broadcasting on 91.9 MHz frequency, making option B correct. The other frequencies (92.9, 95.1, 99.1) belong to various other radio networks in different markets.
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Suriyan FM (Sun TV Network) broadcasts on 93.5 FM frequency across Tamil Nadu, making option B correct. Frequencies 98.5, 94.3, and 95.3 belong to other radio stations in various markets.
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Hello FM is a Tamil radio station that broadcasts on 106.4 MHz frequency, making option A correct. The frequencies 101.2, 104.6, and 105.6 belong to other radio networks operating in different regions.
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Radio City broadcasts on 91.1 FM frequency in most Indian markets, making option D correct. Frequencies 92.4, 93.1, and 92.7 belong to other radio stations including Big FM and other networks.
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Moving Picture Experts Group
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Motion Picture Experts Group
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Moving Picture Excellence Group
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Moving Picture Export Group
A
Correct answer
Explanation
MPEG stands for Moving Picture Experts Group, the standards committee for video and audio compression. Note it's 'Moving' not 'Motion' and 'Experts' not 'Excellence'.
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Using the principle of inclusion-exclusion: People who do at least one activity = 65% + 40% - 25% = 80%. Therefore, people who do neither activity = 100% - 80% = 20%. The 25% who do both are counted twice in the sum 65% + 40%, so we subtract once to get the correct count.