Central Universities in India Overview
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Which model of communication is associated with Kurt Lewin?

  • Gate Keeping Model (correct)
  • Multiplicity Model
  • Pleasure Theory
  • Spiral of Silence Theory
  • Who developed the Helical Model of communication?

  • Riley and Riley
  • James W. Carey
  • Wilbur Schramm
  • Frank Dance (correct)
  • Which news network is headquartered in Atlanta, America?

  • Fox News
  • CNN (correct)
  • MSNBC
  • CBS News
  • Which of the following models was developed by Majid Tehranian?

    <p>Meta- Theory of Communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the headquarters of Al Jazeera?

    <p>Doha, Qatar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which author has written about the Sikh community in the context of India?

    <p>Khuswant Singh</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary subject of 'Operation Blue Star' by Kuldeep Nayyar?

    <p>The military operation in Amritsar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which book is authored by B.G. Verghese?

    <p>Waters Of Hope</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following works addresses the effects of mass media on society?

    <p>Understanding Media: The Extension Of Man</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who wrote 'The War Of The Worlds'?

    <p>H.G Wells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What theme is addressed in 'The Subject Is Woman' by Mrinal Pande?

    <p>Women's rights and identity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which book does Khuswant Singh discuss India's socio-political climate during the Emergency?

    <p>Why I Supported The Emergency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which book by Bob Woodward focuses on the presidency during wartime?

    <p>Bush At War</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which news agency was established in Japan in 1945?

    <p>Kyodo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What year was the Australian Associated Press (AAP) founded?

    <p>1935</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following newspapers is published in Canada?

    <p>National Post</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the author associated with the concept of 'Negotiated Code'?

    <p>Stuart Hall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which news agency was established first in Indonesia?

    <p>ANTARA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which year was Pananews established in Hongkong?

    <p>1949</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the news agency that represents Malaysia?

    <p>Bernama</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which folk dance is associated with the state of Assam?

    <p>Bihu</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a folk dance from the state of Kerala?

    <p>Kathputli</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which news agency was established in the United States in 1846?

    <p>Associated Press</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is recognized for their work in discourse analysis?

    <p>Van Dijk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary folk dance of the state of Punjab?

    <p>Giddha</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which news agency was established in Germany and operated from 1849 to 1933?

    <p>Wolf Telegraphic Bureau</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following folk dances is unique to the state of Rajasthan?

    <p>Kalbelia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which individual is associated with the concept of selective exposure?

    <p>Joseph K. Klapper</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which theorist is associated with the concept of 'the medium is the message'?

    <p>Marshall McLuhan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What concept is associated with Antonio Gramsci?

    <p>Hegemony</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Cognitive dissonance' was introduced by which psychologist?

    <p>Leon Festinger</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which law was enacted in 1835 regarding press regulations?

    <p>Press Act or Metcalfe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the 'Ritual view of communication' proposed by James W. Carey?

    <p>Cultural rituals and shared meanings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is known for the concept of 'Entropy' in communication theory?

    <p>Shannon and Weaver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which theorist coined the term 'Technological Determinism'?

    <p>Thorstein Veblen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key concept associated with EF Schumacher?

    <p>Intermediate technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which act regulates the telecommunications industry in India?

    <p>Telecom Regulating Authority of India (TRAI)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which committee was established in 1947 to address media issues in India?

    <p>Hutchins Commission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who introduced the Magic Bullet Theory in 1938?

    <p>Lazarsfeld</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following acts was enacted in 1957?

    <p>Cinematography Act</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which theory was developed by Claude E Shannon?

    <p>Information Theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which act aimed to prevent the publication of objectionable material and was enacted in 1976?

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    What was the primary focus of the Verghese Committee established in 1977?

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    Which model of communication was proposed by David Berlo in 1960?

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    Study Notes

    Central Universities in India

    • Central universities are located in various Indian states
    • Examples of states and their corresponding universities include: Arunachal Pradesh (Rajiv Gandhi University), Assam (Assam University, Tejpur University), Telangana (University of Hyderabad, Maulana Azad National Urdu University, English and Foreign Languages University).
    • Delhi has Jamia Millia Islamia, University of Delhi, Jawaharlal Nehru University, and Indira Gandhi National Open University.
    • Madhya Pradesh has the Indira Gandhi National Tribal University
    • Some other states and their universities include Mizoram (Mizoram University, North Eastern Hill University), Manipur (Manipur University, Central Agricultural University), Nagaland (Nagaland University), Pondicherry (Pondicherry University), Sikkim (Sikkim University), Tripura (Tripura University), and Uttar Pradesh (Aligarh Muslim University, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Banaras Hindu University, University of Allahabad, Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University).
    • A West Bengal university is Visva Bharati.
    • Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural University is in Uttarakhand

    Chair Persons of Press Council of India

    • Justice J. R. Mudholkar chaired the Press Council from 1966 to 1968.
    • Justice N Rajagopala Ayyangar chaired from 1968 to 1976.
    • Justice A. N. Grover chaired from 1979 to 1985
    • Justice A. N. Sen chaired from 1979 to 1985
    • Justice R. S. Sarkaria chaired from 1989 to 1995
    • Justice P. B. Sawant chaired from 1995 to 2001
    • Justice K. Jayachandra Reddy chaired from 2001 to 2005
    • Justice G. N. Ray chaired from 2005 to 2011
    • Justice Markandey Katju chaired from 2011 to 2015
    • Justice Chandramauli kr. Prasad chaired from 2015 to till date

    Dada Saheb Phalke Award Winners

    • Numerous individuals have received the prestigious Dada Saheb Phalke Award over the years
    • Recipients and respective years span across a broad period of time

    Famous Books & Authors

    • Kuldeep Nayyar authored "Beyond The Lines: An Autobiography," "In Jail," "Tales Of Two Cities", and "India After Nehru"
    • Khuswant Singh wrote about "The Good, The Bad, And The Ridiculous," "The Portrait Of A Lady," "Death At My Door Step," "Train To Pakistan," "A History Of Sikhs," "I Shall Not Hear The Nightingale," "Why I Supported The Emergency," "The End Of India," "We Indians," "Land Of Five Rivers"and "Obama's Wars"
    • Bob Woodward authored "Obama's Wars," "Bush At War," and "Plan Of Attack" and "The Price Of Politics"

    Famous Author's Focus Area

    • Jacques Derrida focused on dismantling structures in text
    • Noam Chomsky's focus area is text linguistics
    • Van Dijk analyzed discourse
    • Ferdinand de Saussure concentrated on networks of signs
    • Elihu Katz studied the influence of opinion leaders
    • Cl Hovland investigated the impact of media persuasion on individuals
    • Joseph Klapper explored selective exposure
    • P Lazarsfeld worked on voter studies
    • Durga Das is a political commentator
    • Mario Miranda is a cartoonist
    • CY Chintamani is an editor
    • Melvil Demellow is a broadcaster
    • Volney B Palmer focused on advertising
    • Tim Berners Lee worked on the Web
    • Joseph Pulitzer analyzed new journalism
    • DW Griffith was involved in film

    Famous Folk Dances of India

    • Variety of folk dances exist in different parts of India
    • Examples include Burrakatha, Bardo Chham, Jhumur, Bihu, Bhortal Nritya, Fudgi, Saang, Rasleela, Dhamal, Manjira, Goga, Veeragase, Dollu Kunitha, Yakshagana, Bhand Pathar, Dumhal, Kathakkali, Chakyar Koothu, Duffmuttu, and countless other dances.

    Famous News Agencies

    • Various news agencies exist globally
    • Examples include Agence France Press (AFP) from France (1835), Associated Press (AP) from the United States (1846), Wolf Telegraphic Bureau (WTB) from Germany (1849-1933), Reuters from Britain (1851), and many more.

    Famous Newspapers of the World

    • Numerous newspapers contribute to the global news landscape
    • Examples include: The Scot from Scotland, The Lady's from England, The Atlantic from America, and The Gentle from England.

    Famous Author's Concepts/Ideas

    • Roland Barthes' concept is Anchorage
    • Stuart Hall's concept is Negotiated Code
    • John Fiske discussed Communication test, Radical System
    • F. Parkin's focus is on Media as cultural Industry
    • Theodore Adorno explained how media became an industry
    • James W. Carey's idea is Ritual view
    • Umberto Eco elaborated on Intermediate technology
    • Julius Nyerere focused on Popular participation in Development
    • Mahatma Gandhi's focus was on Basic needs fulfillment.
    • Robert Hornik studied Change in power relations for development

    Important Theories & Models

    • Magic Bullet Theory, Lasswell Model, Shannon and Weaver Model, Modernization Theory, Two-Step Theory, Congruity Theory, Gerbner Model of Communication, Cultivation Theory, SMCR Model, Diffusion of Innovation, Agenda Setting Theory, and others

    International News Networks-Headquarters

    • A multitude of international news organizations exist globally
    • Examples include: BBC from London (UK), CGTN from China, IRIB from Iran, Deutsche Welle (DW) from Germany and so on

    International Organizations & Its Headquarters

    • An assortment of international organizations exist worldwide, with varied headquarters
    • Some notable examples include: UNICEF (New York, US), WHO (Geneva, Switzerland), ITU (Geneva, Switzerland), AMIC (Singapore), and numerous others.
    • Many popular news programs are hosted on various Indian TV Channels
    • Examples include Seedhi Baat, Teekhi Baat, Devil's Advocate, India Tonight, To the Point, Face to Face, Hardtalk India, Newstrack, Ankhon Dekhi, and several others.
    • Numerous popular television reality shows and soap operas are aired on various channels
    • Examples include Kaun Banega Crorepati, Indian Idol, Comedy Nights with Kapil Sharma, Crime Patrol, and many others across diverse channels (Sony, Colors TV, Zee TV, etc)

    Top Car's Advertisement Taglines

    • Many automobile companies use different slogans to promote their respective vehicles.
    • Examples include BMW's "Sheer Driving Pleasure, Ultimate Driving Machine" and Mercedes-Benz's "The Best or Nothing."

    Vitamins, Chemical Names, & Deficiency Disease

    • Vitamins and their corresponding deficiency diseases
    • Vitamin A (Retinol) deficiency causes loss of vision
    • Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) deficiency is linked to beriberi
    • Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) deficiency results in ariboflavinosis
    • Vitamin B3 (Niacin) deficiency causes pellagra
    • and so on

    Important Media Laws/Acts

    • Various acts govern the media industry across time
    • Examples include Censorship of Press Act, Licensing Regulations Act, Press Act, Licensing Act, and others
    • A number of committees have been formed to address media-related issues
    • Examples include Hutchins Commission, SK Patil Committee, Film Enquiry Committee, and numerous others.

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