Contemporary Challenges Before Indian Society MCQ Questions Part 2

Contemporary Challenges Before Indian Society MCQ Questions Part 2

Question 1.
Globalisation opportunities for paid work for women has denied them __________.
[a] Good health
[b] Good education
[c] Permanent job
[d] None of these
Answer:
[c] Permanent job

Question 2.
Fair globalisation would mean __________.
[a] Fair opportunities for all
[b] Fair benefits for all
[c] More supports to small producers
[d] All of the above
Answer:
[d] All of the above

Q. Globalisation can make globalisation more fair by __________.
[a] Increasing competition
[b] Increasing employment
[c] Implementing the labour laws
[d] Imposing trade barriers
Answer:
[c] Implementing the labour laws

Question 3.
The first phase of globalisation started around 1870 and ended with __________.
[a] The world war I
[b] The world war II
[c] The establishment of GATT
[d] In 1913 when GDP was high
Answer:
[a] The world war I

Question 4.
Which is the right sequence of stages of Internationalisation?
[a] Domestic, Transnational, Global, International, Multinational
[b] Domestic, International, Multinational, Global, Transnational
[c] Domestic, Multinational, International, Transnational, Global
[d] Domestic, International, Transnational, Multinational, Global
Answer:
[b] Domestic, International, Multinational, Global, Transnational

Question 5.
__________ is application of knowledge which redefines the boundaries of global business.
[a] Cultural values
[b] Society
[c] Technology
[d] Economy
Answer:
[c] Technology

Question 6.
Capitalistic, communistic and mixed are types of __________.
[a] Economic system
[b] Social system
[c] Cultural attitudes
[d] Political system
Answer:
[a] Economic system

Question 7.
Which one out of the following is notan Indian MNC?
[a] Asian Paints
[b] Uniliver
[c] Piramal
[d] Wipro
Answer:
[b] Uniliver

Question 8.
Globalisation refers to __________.
[a] Lower incomes worldwide
[b] Lessjforeign trade and investment
[c] A more integrated and independent world
[d] Global warmjnq and their effects
Answer:
[c] A more integrated and independent world

Question 9.
Key controllable factors in global marketing are __________.
[a] Government policy and legislation
[b] Social and technical changes
[c] Both a and b
[d] Marketing activities and plans
Answer:
[d] Marketing activities and plans

Question 10.
Which among the following is an example for Indian MNC?
[a] Hindusthan Uniliver
[b] Videocon
[c] Cargill
[d] Tesco
Answer:
[b] Videocon

Question 11.
_________ Corporation produces in home country or in a single country and focuses on marketing these products globally or vice a versa.
[a] Global
[b] International
[c] Transnational
[d] None of these
Answer:
[a] Global

Question 12.
Which company produces, markets, invests and operates across the world __________.
[a] Global
[b] International
[c] Transnational
[d] None of these
Answer:
[c] Transnational

Question 13.
Which sector has not benefited by the policy of globalisation?
[a] Agricultural sector
[b] Manufacturing sector
[c] Service sector
[d] None of these
Answer:
[a] Agricultural sector

Question 14.
Cheaper imports, in adequate investment in infrastructure leads to __________.
[a] Slowdown in agricultural sector
[b] Slowdown in industrial sector
[c] Replace the demand for domestic production
[d] All the above
Answer:
[d] All the above

Question 15.
Globalisation results in __________.
[a] Lesser competition among producers
[b] No competition among producers
[c] Greater completion among producers
[d] None of the above
Answer:
[c] Greater completion among producers

Question 16.
Globalisation has led to improvement in __________.
[a] Choice to consumers
[b] Quality of goods and services
[c] Foreign investment
[d] All the above
Answer:
[c] Foreign investment

Question 17.
Which of the following factors has not facilitated globalisation?
[a] Technology
[b] Liberalisation for trade
[c] WTO
[d] Nationalisation of banks
Answer:
[d] Nationalisation of banks

Question 18.
One of the major results of globalisation in India has been in the growth of __________.
[a] Outsourcing of MNCs
[b] Transportation services
[c] Telecommunication services
[d] None of the above
Answer:
[a] Outsourcing of MNCs

Question 19.
Globalisation so far has been more in favour of __________.
[a] Developed countries
[b] Developing countries
[c] Poor countries
[d] None of the above
Answer:
[a] Developed countries

Question 20.
MNCs have succeeded in entering global markets through __________.
[a] WTO
[b] UNO
[c] UNESCO
[d] ILO
Answer:
[a] WTO

Question 21.
FDI attracted by globalisation in India belongs to the __________.
[a] World bank
[b] Multinationals
[c] Foreign governments
[d] None of the above
Answer:
[b] Multinationals

Question 22.
When economic activities in a country are influenced by economic activities in other countries it is called as __________.
[a] Foreign trade
[b] Competition
[c] Globalisation
[d] All the above
Answer:
[c] Globalisation

Question 23.
A company that operates in more than one country is called as __________.
[a] Partnership
[b] Corporation
[c] Foreign company
[d] Multinational
Answer:
[d] Multinational

Question 24.
Which of the following contributes to globalisation?
[a] Internal trade
[b] External trade
[c] Large scale trade
[d] Small scale trade
Answer:
[b] External trade

Question 25.
Globalisation results in __________.
[a] Inflow of labour from abroad
[b] Inflow of labour from abroad
[c] Inflow of capital from abroad
[d] All the above
Answer:
[a] Inflow of labour from abroad

Question 26.
Globalisation leads to __________.
[a] More competition
[b] Less competition
[c] Monopoly
[d] None of the above
Answer:
[a] More competition

Question 27.
Globalisation is called fair globalisation when it benefits __________.
[a] Labour
[b] Investors
[c] Consumers
[d] All the above
Answer:
[d] All the above

Question 28.
The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986 is an example of __________.
[a] Regulative Labour Legislation
[b] Protective Labour Legislation
[c] Social Security Legislation
[d] Welfare Legislation
Answer:
[b] Protective Labour Legislation

Question 29.
Which of the following is not the objective of the Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Bill proposed by the second National Commission on Labour?
[a] To ensure that no child would be deprived of a future being deprived of education
[b] To ensure children not to work in situations where they are exploited
[c] To prohibit child labour in all employments irrespective of their coverage under the existing act
[d] To tackle the problem of child labour by ensuring universal education
Answer:
[c] To prohibit child labour in all employments irrespective of their coverage under the existing act

Question 30.
Under the Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986, a child is one who has not completed his
[a] 18 years
[b]16 years
[c] 15 years
[d] 14 years
Answer:
[d] 14 years

Question 31.
Which of the following legislations applies to unorganised sector workers in India?
[a] Minimum Wages Act
[b] Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986
[c] Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act 1970
[d] All of the above
Answer:
[d] All of the above

Question 32.
As per the act, Day means period of 24 hours beginning at __________
[a] 8 AM
[b] Noon
[c] 4PM
[d] Midnight
Answer:
[d] Midnight

Question 33.
As per the act, week means period of 7 days beginning at midnight on __________.
[a] Sunday
[b] Monday
[c] Saturday
[d] Thursday
Answer:
[c] Saturday

Question 34.
Anybody who contravenes the provision of Section 3- prohibition of employment of children in certain occupations and processes shall be punished with minimum __________ which may extend up to __________ of imprisonment.
[a] lmonth: lyear
[b] 3 months: 1 year
[c] 6 months: 3 years
[d] 6 months: 5 years
Answer:
[b] 3 months: 1 year

Question 35.
The day specified in notice as a weekly holiday for a child shall not be altered by the occupier more than once in __________.
[a] 1 week
[b] 1 month
[c] 2 months
[d] 3months
Answer:
[d] 3months

Question 36.
The Notice to inspector as mentioned in Section 9 of the act, shall be sent within how many days of employment of a child and commencement of this act with respect to that particular establishment?
[a] 10
[b] 15
[c] 20
[d] 30
Answer:
[d] 30

Question 37.
To whom shall the case be initially referred by the inspector in case of any question regarding age of child permitted to work in an establishment?
[a] Tribunal
[b] Police Commissioner
[c] Chief Inspector
[d] Prescribed medical authority
Answer:
[d] Prescribed medical authority

Question 38.
Which section of the act shall not apply to any process carried out by the occupier with the aid of his family?
[a] Section 7,8 and 10
[b] Section 7,8 and 9
[c] Section 7,8 and 11
[d] Section 7,9 and 10
Answer:
[b] Section 7,8 and 9

Question 39.
Which is the year for the declaration of the Rights of Child?
[a] 1967
[b] 1962
[c] 1960
[d] 1959
Answer:
[d] 1959

Question 40.
Which section-of the Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986 defines the term Child?
[a] Section 1
[b] Section 2(i)
[c] Section 2
(ii) [d] Section 2 (iii)
Answer:
[c] Section 2

Question 41.
When cultural norms and values are transmitted from generation to generation the process is called as __________.
[a] Cultural reproduction
[b] Acculturation
[c] Cultural diffusion
[d] Cultural stimulation
Answer:
[a] Cultural reproduction

Question 42.
When a person believes that his culture is superior to other cultures it is called as __________.
[a] Ethnicity
[b] Ethnocentrism
[c] Cultural snobbery
[d] Cultural relativism
Answer:
[b] Ethnocentrism

Question 43.
Which one of the following concepts implies that each social status involves not a single associated role but an array of roles?
[a] Multiple roles
[b] Status sequence
[c] Role set
[d] Status set
Answer:
[c] Role set

Question 44.
Which one of the following statements is correct?
[a] Social structure and social organisation are two concepts denoting the same phenomenon
[b] Both social structure and social organisation have no empirical referents
[c] An organisation functions to accomplish a goal while a structure does not
[d] Social structure has no relation with function
Answer:
[a] Social structure and social organisation are two concepts denoting the same phenomenon

Question 45.
The violation of section 3 of the Child Labour( Prohibition and Regulation) Act 1986 shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term not less than __________ but which may be extended to one year or with a fine which shall not be less than ten thousand rupees but Which may be extended to __________ or with both.
[a] lrnonth; Rs. 10,000
[b] 3 months;Rs.20,000
[c] 6 months; Rs. 25,000
[d] g months; Rs.50,000
Answer:
[b] 3 months;Rs.20,000

Question 46.
__________ has the sole responsibility for enactment of labour laws which applicable to all over India.
[a] State government
[b] Central government
[c] Industries
[d] ILO
Answer:
[b] Central government

Question 47.
Generally contract workers are paid __________ permanent employees.
[a] Less than
[b] More than
[c] At par with
[d] None of the above
Answer:
[a] Less than

Question 48.
The Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act 1970 prohibits use of contract labour for core functions in a company. The purpose was to ensure interest of __________.
[a] Factories
[b] Contract employees
[c] Permanent employees
[d] Trade union
Answer:
[c] Permanent employees

Question 49.
The Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act 1970, is to __________ contract employees.
[a] Increase
[b] Decrease
[c] Promote
[d] Develop
Answer:
[b] Decrease

Question 50.
There was no restrictions on the child labours till the date __________ is been implanted.
[a] Independence
[b] Labour Law
[c] Commercial Law
[d] Trade Union Act
Answer:
[b] Labour Law

Question 51.
Problems faced by the children’s in the industries do not include __________.
[a] More working time
[b] Lack of leave facility
[c] Less wages
[d] Hazardous work
Answer:
[b] Lack of leave facility

Question 52.
The abolition of child labour was introduced first time through __________.
[a] Factories Act 1947
[b] Factories Act 1883
[c] Factories Act 1881
[d] Factories Act 1956
Answer:
[b] Factories Act 1883

Question 53.
The restriction of women in night employment was introduced through __________.
[a] Factories Act 1947
[b] Women protection Act 1883
[c] Factories Act 1883
[d] Factories Act 1881
Answer:
[c] Factories Act 1883

Question 54.
Which was the first newspaper published in India?
[a] Bengal Gazette
[b] Samachar Darpan
[c] Mumbai Samachar
[d] The Times of India
Answer:
[a] Bengal Gazette

Question 55.
Which was the first vernacular paper in India?
[a] Bengal Gazette
[b] Samachar Darpan
[c] Mumbai Samachar
[d] The Times of India
Answer:
[b] Samachar Darpan

Question 56.
Which was the oldest daily in India?
[a] Bengal Gazette
[b] Samachar Darpan
[c] Mumbai Samachar
[d] The Times of India
Answer:
[c] Mumbai Samachar

Question 57.
Who started commercial TV broadcasting for hand-held mobile devices in May, 2008?
[a] Doordarshan
[b] Prasar Bharati
[c] Subbalakshmi
[d] Jayaialitha
Answer:
[b] Prasar Bharati

Question 58.
Which is the largest selling English daily in India according to IRS 2012?
[a] The Hindu
[b] The Times of India
[c] Hindustan Times
[d] The Economic Times
Answer:
[b] The Times of India

Question 59.
Which is the oldest English daily in India?
[a] The Hindustan Times
[b] The Statesman
[c] The Times of India
[d] The Indian Express
Answer:
[c] The Times of India

Question 60
Which was the oldest daily in India?
[a] Mumbai Samachar
[b] Bengal Gazette
[c] The Times of India
[d] Samachar Darpan
Answer:
[a] Mumbai Samachar

Question 61.
A large size headline across the entire page is called __________.
[a] Deck
[b] Banner
[c] Lead
[d] Dow
Answer:
[b] Banner

Question 62.
The first Editor of Dawn was.
[a] Desmond Young
[b] Altaf Hussain
[c] Smith mack
[d] Pothan Joseph
Answer:
[d] Pothan Joseph

Question 63.
A sheet containing facts and detailed information on any issue is known as __________.
[a] Backgrounder
[b] Review
[c] Write up
[d] Summary
Answer:
[a] Backgrounder

Question 64.
The key Narrator of a newscast or program is called __________.
[a] Announcer
[b] Anchor
[c] Editor
[d] Author
Answer:
[b] Anchor

Question 65.
Mohammedan Social Reformer was the English Name of
[a] Muhazzab
[b] Makhzari
[c] Tahzeeb ul Akhlaq
[d] Ahmed Ali
Answer:
[c] Tahzeeb ul Akhlaq

Question 66.
Daily Dawn Started in __________.
[a] 1940
[b] 1942
[c] 1944
[d] 1992
Answer:
[b] 1942

Question 67.
CPNE is the representative body of __________.
[a] Newspaper owners
[b] Working journalists
[c] Freelancers
[d] Editors
Answer:
[d] Editors

Question 68.
Television made its advent in Pakistan in __________.
[a] 1964
[b] 1958
[c] 1970
[d] 1998
Answer:
[a] 1964

Question 69.
Leader is the name of __________.
[a] Leading story on the front page
[b] Main Feature
[c] Opening Editorial
[d] Closure
Answer:
[c] Opening Editorial

Question 70.
Continuation of a story on another page is called __________.
[a] Carried
[b] lump
[c] Bouncer
[d] Release
Answer:
[b] lump

Question 71.
A story appearing with the name of the writer is called __________.
[a] Print line
[b] Front line
[c] By line
[d] Credit line
Answer:
[c] By line

Question 72.
What is meant by editorial note?
[a] Additional editorial
[b] Small editorial
[c] None of these
[d] Editor’s notes
Answer:
[d] Editor’s notes

Question 73.
The news which appears in the papers two or three days before an important event is called:
[a] Curtain Raiser
[b] Background
[c] Follow up
[d] None of these
Answer:
[a] Curtain Raiser

Question 74.
Which official is called the pilot of the newspaper?
[a] The news editor
[b] The reporter
[c] The editor
[d] None of these
Answer:
[c] The editor

Question 75.
A cardinal sin for a journalist is to __________.
[a] Misspell a name
[b] Disagree with an editor or news director
[c] Publish a story that angers local officials
[d] Reveal how decisions are made about what is newsworthy
Answer:
[a] Misspell a name

Question 76.
Which of the following is NOT true about journalism today?
[a] Stories created for one medium are likely to be found in other media
[b] The techniques for researching and writing stories continue to be important
[c] Few people nowadays rely on journalists for information about important events
[d] The tenets of good journalism-critical thinking, clear writing and organized presentation-remain the same
Answer:
[c] Few people nowadays rely on journalists for information about important events

Question 77.
The value of the Associated Press Styiebook is that it __________.
[a] Guides reporters in assuring that all stories with have a uniform political slant
[b] Gives reporters a template for all news stories they may write
[c] Tells reporters what constitutes fine writing and what does not
[d] Promotes consistency in news writing and reduces errors
Answer:
[d] Promotes consistency in news writing and reduces errors

Question 78.
The dateline on a news story indicates the __________.
[a] Time when the story occurred
[b] Place where the events described in the story took place
[c] Date when the story was written
[d] Date when the, story should be published
Answer:
[b] Place where the events described in the story took place

Question 79.
The purpose of a slug line on a news story is to __________.
[a] Enable reporters to write the headlines for their stories
[b] Hit a news organization’s enemies with an insult
[c] Help editors identify and track news stories as they are prepared for publication
[d] Identify the political orientation of a news story
Answer:
[c] Help editors identify and track news stories as they are prepared for publication

Question 80.
Citizen Journalism is the practice of __________.
[a] Preparing stories that will help citizens vote in elections
[b] Publishing only those stories that are of interest to politically active citizens
[c] Collaborating with non-profit organizations to prepare news stories
[d] Inviting readers and viewers to participate in the creation of news content
Answer:
[d] Inviting readers and viewers to participate in the creation of news content

Question 81.
In journalism, a “mojo” is a __________.
[a] Journalist who has an unusual degree of sex appeal
[b] A source who provides a journalist with a good-luck charm
[c] A source who has the ability to bounce back from adversity
[d] Journalist who carries her tools-computers, cameras, recorders-with her at all times
Answer:
[d] Journalist who carries her tools-computers, cameras, recorders-with her at all times

Question 82.
The most popular Internet sites for Americans seeking news are those operated by __________.
[a] Traditional news organizations, such as newspapers and TV stations
[b] Bloggers who have a clear political ideology
[c] Bloggers who repackage news from traditional news organizations
[d] Web sites operated by companies not affiliated with traditional news media
Answer:
[a] Traditional news organizations, such as newspapers and TV stations

Question 83.
Media General’s creation of a single center for its newspaper, television and Internet news organizations in Tampa, Fla., is an example of __________.
[a] Conglomerate journalism
[b] Convergence
[c] Vertical integration
[d] Horizontal integration
Answer:
[b] Convergence

Question 84.
In journalism, “convergence” means __________.
[a] Different news media all cover the same story in the same way
[b] Sharing facilities, newsgathering resources, personnel or content
[c] The content of one newspaper is indistinguishable from that of any other newspaper
[d] News organizations are all striving to put the same ideological slant on news stories
Answer:
[b] Sharing facilities, newsgathering resources, personnel or content

Question 85.
The proportion of people who get their news from mobile devices was recently estimated at __________.
[a] About one-quarter
[b] About three-quarters
[c] About two-thirds
[d] About half
Answer:
[d] About half

Question 86.
Traditional news media-newspapers, magazines and broadcast news operations-provide what percentage of the factual information on the Internet?
[a] 70 percent
[b] 55 percent
[c] 85 percent
[d] 90 percent
Answer:
[c] 85 percent

Question 87.
Modification in clothing reflect __________.
[a] Grace and beauty
[b] Idea of modesty
[c] Ideas of shame
[d] Change in societies
Answer:
[d] Change in societies

Question 88.
Before 18^th century dresses were not regulated by __________.
[a] Social hierarchy
[b] Regional codes
[c] Democratic values
[d] Gender
Answer:
[c] Democratic values

Question 89.
Which of the following are pull factors for majority of rural migrants to urban areas?
[a] Better opportunities
[b] Availability of regular work
[c] Education
[d] All of the above
Answer:
[d] All of the above

Question 90.
Consider the following statements:
1. Migration has been an integral part and a very important factor in redistributing population over time and space.
2. India has witnessed the waves of migrants coming to the country from central and west Asia and also from South East Asia.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
[a] Only 1
[b] Only 2
[c] Both 1 and 2
[d] Neither 1 nor 2
Answer:
[c] Both 1 and 2

Question 91.
Which of the following are the factors that led people in India to migrate from rural to urban areas?
[a] Poverty
[b] Education
[c] Lack of basic infrastructural facilities
[d] All the above
Answer:
[d] All the above

Question 92.
Consider the following statements:
1. Reason for migration of males and females are different.
2. Work and employment have remained the main cause for female migration. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
[a] Only 1
[b] Only 2
[c] Both 1 and 2
[d] Neither 1 nor 2
Answer:
[a] Only 1

Question 93.
Which of the following statements are correct?
1. Migration leads to the redistribution of the population within a country.
2. Migrants act as agents of social change
3. Migration leads to segregation of people from diverse cultures.
[a] Only 1 and 2
[b] Only 1 and 3
[c] Only 2 and 3
[d] 1, 2 and 3
Answer:
[a] Only 1 and 2