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 primary responsibility of a Chief Sub Editor ?
   (a) Writing articles
   (b) Supervising the editing process
   (c) Taking photographs
   (d) Managing the publication’s finances

2. Which principle of editing involves verifying facts and figures ?
   (a) Brevity
   (b) Clarity
   (c) Accuracy
   (d) Consistency

3. What is the focus of the News Editor’s role ?
   (a) Layout design
   (b) Feature articles
   (c) News content
   (d) Advertising

4. Editorial policy primarily guides a publication’s :
   (a) Profit margins
   (b) Style and tone
   (c) Distribution channels
   (d) Advertising content

5. In journalism, ‘brevity’ refers to :
   (a) Short news stories
   (b) Eliminating unnecessary words
   (c) Brief interviews
   (d) Short headlines

6. Who is responsible for the overall direction and content of a publication ?
   (a) Chief Sub Editor
   (b) News Editor
   (c) Reporter
   (d) Editor

7. What aspect of editing focuses on maintaining uniform style and tone ?
   (a) Clarity
   (b) Consistency
   (c) Accuracy
   (d) Brevity

8. The role of a SubEditor includes :
   (a) Organizing press conferences
   (b) Factchecking articles
   (c) Writing editorials
   (d) Managing the budget

9. Ethical reporting in journalism is primarily ensured through :
   (a) Editorial policy
   (b) Advertising
   (c) Sales targets
   (d) Layout design

10. What is a key skill required by the Editor in Chief ?
    (a) Photography
    (b) Leadership
    (c) Graphic design
    (d) Salesmanship

11. In journalism, clarity ensures that content is :
    (a) Short
    (b) Profitable
    (c) Understandable
    (d) Stylish

12. What does a News Editor prioritize when selecting stories ?
    (a) Length
    (b) Cost
    (c) Newsworthiness
    (d) Author

13. Which role is primarily concerned with crafting headlines ?
    (a) Reporter
    (b) Chief Sub Editor
    (c) Graphic Designer
    (d) Photographer

14. Legal compliance in editing is important to avoid issues like :
    (a) Low sales
    (b) Libel
    (c) Poor layout
    (d) Ineffective marketing

15. Who oversees the entire editorial team in a publication ?
    (a) Chief Sub Editor
    (b) News Editor
    (c) Editor in Chief
    (d) Reporter

16. What does the term ‘editorial judgment’ refer to ?
    (a) Deciding the layout
    (b) Evaluating the suitability of content
    (c) Calculating profits
    (d) Designing graphics

17. Proofreading is essential for identifying :
    (a) Profitable stories
    (b) Graphic design issues
    (c) Errors in spelling and grammar
    (d) Effective marketing strategies

18. Effective communication skills in an Editor in Chief are vital for :
    (a) Providing feedback
    (b) Photography
    (c) Coding websites
    (d) Calculating budgets

19. In newspaper production, layout and design decisions are often made by the :
    (a) Chief Sub Editor
    (b) News Editor
    (c) Reporter
    (d) Photographer

20. Journalistic ethics in a publication are primarily upheld by :
    (a) The marketing team
    (b) The editorial team
    (c) The sales department
    (d) The design team

21. The role of a Sub Editor is critical for ensuring :
    (a) High sales
    (b) Article accuracy
    (c) Effective advertising
    (d) Attractive layout

22. An Editor in Chief’s responsibility in budget management involves :
    (a) Reducing costs
    (b) Increasing sales
    (c) Resource allocation
    (d) Designing graphics

23. Which of these is a crucial aspect of a News Editor’s role ?
    (a) Story assignment
    (b) Budget management
    (c) Graphic design
    (d) Sales strategies

24. Ensuring the newspaper’s content aligns with its editorial policy is the role of :
    (a) The marketing team
    (b) The editorial team
    (c) The sales department
    (d) The design team

25. In journalism, what is the importance of ‘ethical integrity’ ?
    (a) Increasing profits
    (b) Maintaining public trust and fairness
    (c) Improving layout design
    (d) Enhancing advertising effectiveness

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