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Community and Development Journalism

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What is the major function of development news journalism according to the text?

To cover sensational crimes
To critically evaluate and report the relevance of a development project (correct)
To promote celebrity gossip
To focus on political news

How is development communication defined in the text?

As a tool for entertainment purposes only
As a way to deceive the public
As the use of communication for spreading rumors
As a systematic use of communication for national development (correct)

According to John V.Vilanilam, what does development news journalism cover?

Only celebrity gossip
Only political news
A wide range of subjects including health, education, socioeconomic issues, and more (correct)
Only natural disasters

What is the aim of development news journalism as per the text?

To bring about social and material advancement for the majority of people (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are considered tertiary needs according to the text?

Development of mass media (B) Signup and view all the answers

In what way does community journalism relate to development journalism?

Community journalism is a branch of development journalism (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of development news as stated in the text?

To create a forum for exchange of information (B) Signup and view all the answers

How does news media contribute to national development according to the text?

By being regarded as important tools for national development (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of news do newspapers in developing countries tend to devote a large proportion of space to?

Social issues (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main source of news items according to the text?

Political personalities or government authorities (D) Signup and view all the answers

How do newspapers present development news according to the text?

In simple language and with graphical aids (B) Signup and view all the answers

What do newspapers aim to achieve by devoting space to development news as per the text?

To strengthen democratic processes (B) Signup and view all the answers

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