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.
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Broadcasting and Television Media Questions
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Hello FM
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FM Rainbow
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Anna FM
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Radio one FM
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Hello FM broadcasts on 106.4 MHz in Tamil Nadu. This is a regional radio station frequency that students would need to memorize or reference from current affairs media.
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Hello FM
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Suryan Fm
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FM Rainbow
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Anna FM
C
Correct answer
Explanation
FM Rainbow broadcasts on 101.4 MHz in Tamil Nadu. This is an All India Radio station that students would need to identify from its frequency.
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Suryan Fm
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Radio one FM
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Radio Mirchi FM
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Anna FM
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Anna University's radio station Anna FM broadcasts on 90.4 MHz in Chennai. This is India's first campus community radio station.
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Hello FM
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Radio City FM
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FM Rainbow
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Radio one FM
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Radio City broadcasts on 91.1 MHz in Tamil Nadu. This is a commercial FM radio station that students would need to identify from its frequency.
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Radio one FM
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Anna FM
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Hello FM
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Radio City FM
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Radio One (now Radio City Freedom) broadcasts on 94.3 MHz in Tamil Nadu. This is another commercial FM radio station frequency that students would need to identify.
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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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Entertainment ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega
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India Got talent
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Show Me your Jalwa
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Ek Minute Ka Entertainment
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Entertainment Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega was the Indian adaptation of the international format 30 Seconds to Fame. It featured short talent performances with a 30-second time limit.
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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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Archana Puran Singh & Shekhar Suman
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Archana Puran Singh & Navjyot Singh Sidhu
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Archana Puran Singh & Rohit Shetty
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Archana Puran Singh & Sunil Grover
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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.
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Iodine Namak
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DoorDarshan
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Rashtriya Saksharta Mission
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WHO
C
Correct answer
Explanation
The jingle 'Purab se Surya uga' was the famous signature tune of India's National Literacy Mission (Rashtriya Saksharta Mission), a government initiative to promote adult education. The imagery of dawn spreading across all directions symbolizes education dispelling the darkness of illiteracy.
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.