PUNJAB PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMBINED COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION
FOR RECRUITMENT TO THE POSTS OF
PROVINCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICE, ETC.-2022
CASE NO. 2C2023
SUBJECT: MASS COMMUNICATION (PAPER-I)
TIME ALLOWED: THREE HOURS MAXIMUM MARKS: 100
NOTE:
i. All the parts (if any) of each Question must be attempted at one place instead of at different places.
ii. Write Q. No. in the Answer Book in accordance with Q. No. in the Q. Paper.
iii. No Page/Space be left blank between the answers. All the blank pages of Answer Book must be crossed.
iv. Extra attempt of any question or any part of the question will not be considered.
NOTE: Attempt any FIVE Questions in all. Attempt in Urdu or English.
Q.No.1. Discuss the essential elements of news. How do the digital media’s reach and the 24-hours news coverage affect a media organization’s selection and packaging of news stories? (20 Marks)
Q.No.2. How feature writing is different from editorial writing? Write a detail comparison of both journalistic writings. (20 Marks)
Q.No.3. As systems, mass media organizations have various subsystems, which are invariably the primary and secondary operators that are managed in organizations. Analyze the subsystems or operations of a specific mass media organization. (20 Marks)
Q.No.4. Do you think Pakistan newspapers are observing the ethics of Journalism? Critically analyze the situation. (20 Marks)
Q.No.5. Write short notes on any two of the following: (10+10=20 Marks)
a) Defamation, Libel, Slander
b) Right to Information
c) Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA)
Q.No.6. Write short notes on any two of the following: (10+10=20 Marks)
a) Urdu-e-Mualla
b) Hamdard
c) Nawa-i-Waqt
Q.No.7. What are the differences between terrestrial and cable television networks? Write a detailed note about the history and development of cable TV in Pakistan. (20 Marks)
Q.No.8. Media has the potential to strengthen solidarity and integrity among communities. Evaluate the role of Pakistani media in this regard. In what ways Pakistani media can contribute to bringing solidarity, integrity, and unity among different and isolated communities of Pakistan? (20 Marks)