Objective Type Questions

For each of the following questions, four alternatives are given for the answer. Only one of them is correct. Choose the correct alternative.

1. What is the first part of a standard news report ?
   (a) Conclusion
   (b) Body
   (c) Headline
   (d) Lead

2. Which of these questions is not one of the 5Ws in news reporting ?
   (a) Who
   (b) Where
   (c) Which
   (d) Why

3. What is the main purpose of a news headline ?
   (a) To provide detailed information
   (b) To summarize the story
   (c) To list the sources
   (d) To conclude the story

4. What type of lead focuses on a brief story or example ?
   (a) Summary Lead
   (b) Anecdotal Lead
   (c) Question Lead
   (d) Statistical Lead

5. In report writing, what should the conclusion do ?
   (a) Introduce new information
   (b) Summarize the main points
   (c) List the sources
   (d) Present a detailed analysis

6. Which part of a news report provides the most important facts ?
   (a) Headline
   (b) Body
   (c) Lead
   (d) Conclusion

7. ‘Where’ in the 5Ws refers to what aspect of a news story ?
   (a) The location of the event
   (b) The source of the information
   (c) The audience of the report
   (d) The origin of the story

8. A headline should be :
   (a) Long and detailed
   (b) Short and catchy
   (c) Ambiguous and intriguing
   (d) Focused on secondary information

9. Which lead starts with an intriguing question ?
   (a) Summary Lead
   (b) Anecdotal Lead
   (c) Question Lead
   (d) Quotation Lead

10. The body of a news report should primarily :
    (a) Repeat the lead
    (b) Provide background information
    (c) Offer an opinion
    (d) Summarize the story

11. Why is fact-checking important in news reporting ?
    (a) To create engaging content
    (b) To ensure accuracy and credibility
    (c) To make the report longer
    (d) To focus on opinions

12. What does ‘Who’ in the 5Ws represent ?
    (a) The journalist
    (b) The audience
    (c) The individuals involved in the story
    (d) The editor

13. A statistical lead primarily uses :
    (a) Quotes
    (b) Anecdotes
    (c) Data and numbers
    (d) Rhetorical questions

14. An effective conclusion in report writing should :
    (a) Introduce a new topic
    (b) Leave the reader with questions
    (c) Summarize and provide closure
    (d) Include detailed data

15. What is the main goal of the lead in a news report ?
    (a) To provide a detailed analysis
    (b) To summarize the entire report
    (c) To introduce the story and grab attention
    (d) To present the writer’s opinion

16. When is a quotation lead most effective ?
    (a) In financial reports
    (b) When a prominent figure’s statement is central to the story
    (c) In weather reports
    (d) In sports scores

17. The ‘Why’ in the 5Ws addresses :
    (a) The reason behind the event or situation
    (b) The method used to collect information
    (c) The audience’s interest
    (d) The time of the event

18. Which is not a recommended practice in headline writing ?
    (a) Using complex language
    (b) Keeping it brief
    (c) Making it informative
    (d) Capturing the essence of the story

19. In news reporting, the ‘When’ component refers to :
    (a) The deadline for the report
    (b) The duration of the event
    (c) The time frame of the event or story
    (d) The publication time

20. What should the body of a news report contain ?
    (a) Only quotes from sources
    (b) Detailed and supporting information
    (c) Repetition of the headline
    (d) The journalist’s opinions

21. A good news report should be :
    (a) Subjective and opinionated
    (b) Biased towards one viewpoint
    (c) Factual and unbiased
    (d) Focused on the journalist

22. What role does the ‘Where’ play in a news story ?
    (a) It defines the target audience
    (b) It sets the geographical or situational context
    (c) It describes the reporting location
    (d) It specifies the publication place

23. Which type of lead is often used in feature stories for emotional impact ?
    (a) Summary Lead
    (b) Anecdotal Lead
    (c) Statistical Lead
    (d) Question Lead

24. The ‘What’ in news reporting refers to :
    (a) The story’s genre
    (b) The event or issue being reported
    (c) The journalistic approach
    (d) The article’s layout

25. In headline writing, avoiding sensationalism is important to :
    (a) Increase readability
    (b) Maintain journalistic integrity
    (c) Shorten the headline
    (d) Focus on less important aspects

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