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Q. 2. Editorial is the spokesman of a Newspaper. To whom does it speak and with what
expectation? How can Editorial convey its message most effectively?
Q. 3. The Local Government System was introduced in Pakistan in August Last year as a
revolutionary step towards democracy, please write a column for a daily news paper showing
as to how this new system has worked in your District? What steps you propose for its
improvement?
Q. 4. What is Media War? What role the media of Pakistan and India have been playing in
recent months of mounting tension between the two countries on various issues?
Q. 5. A true Journalist must be all-rounder. He should have full grasp over the subjects reported
upon. Please discuss with special reference to the need of research in realistic reporting.
Q. 6. What is terrorism? Why and how it takes birth? How can it be curbed?
Q. 7. Advertising is the art of selling an idea. What qualities a TV advertisement must possess to
attract the viewers? What is the standard of present day advertisement of Pakistan Television?
Q. 8. How are Mass Communication and History related to each other? The newspaper pages
contain History of today. How far can these guide the Historian of tomorrow?
Q. 9. The press is bridge between Government and People and vice versa. Discuss this function
with special reference to the Code of Ethics the newspapers must observe to keep healthy
communication between them in the national interest.
Q. 1. Write an Editorial consist of tat least 350 words on the Local Bodies Election held in Quetta
District on July 4, 2001.
Q. 4. Differentiate between Column and Feature article, how far they are different from News?
Q. 5. Define Communication and also explain the process of Mass Communication in detail.
Q. 7. What is advertising? How far it can alter the content of Television Programmes?
Q. 8. Write a critical note on changing trends in PTV Programmes to complete with other
Regional Channels.
Q. 9. Who is Public Relation Officer? Explain his scale in large business enterprise.
Q. 1. Balochistan was hit by Drought recently. What was its dimension and intensity? As Press
Reporter you visited a drought-affected area and a camp to study the extent of loss and relief
work. Please draft an article fir your newspaper.
Q.2. The National Tax Survey is underway at present in thirteen big cities if country. Why is
this Survey inevitable? What has been the overall response of traders to this Survey? Please
draft News Story highlighting the response of traders of Quetta City and the latest Survey
progress here.
Q.3. Is the Press free in Pakistan today? What Code of Ethics the Press must follow in the
interest of Public Service.
Q.4. A newspaper is a team – work. What type of team and main functions are required for
daily newspaper?
Q.5. To what extent has the Television (TV) replaced the Broadcasting (Radio)? Explain their
comparative popularity in urban and rural areas.
Q.6. Is Journalism a Mission or Industry or both today? What should be the qualities of a true
Journalism?
Q.7. What is “Editorial”? How is it different from a “News Story”? What are the qualities of a
good Editorial?
Q.8. What is “Infomration Technology”? How has it benefited the developed countries? Where
Pakistan stand in his this field today?
Q.9. Population Explosion is the topic of the day in Pakistan. How can media play it role
effectively to tackle this national issue?
i. Press Photographer;
ii. Associated Press of Pakistan;
iii. Recent discovery in Human Genome
iv. Commercial Advertisement on PTV;
v. Yellow Journalism;
vi. Any daily news paper of Quetta; and
vii. Main sources of “news” collection for a daily newspaper.
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR THE POST(s) OF BCS (EB) OFFICER B-17 / SECTION
OFFICER
MASS COMMUNICATION / JOURNALISM
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Q-1. Why is editing of news necessary and what are its principles? What are the
fountains/sources of news collection?
Q-2. Describe briefly the development and role of English Press in Balochistan in recent years.
Q-3. What is the purpose of a Daily Newspaper Column? How a column differs from editorial?
What calibre a columnist must posses to match the task?
Q-4. A Newspaper serves the society. In which manner it projects the aspiration and redresses
the grievances of the common man?
Q-5. Give various definitions of Yellow Journalism drawing a clear conclusion of your own.
How can it be controlled or curbed effectively? How it harms the society?
Q-6. Distinguish between Publicity and Propaganda. How far governments depend upon these
two weapons for their image building?
Q-7. Press is called “Fourth Estate” of a country while Radio and TV are regarded as Fifth Pillar.
Do they deserve these titles? What code of ethics they must follow to remain within limits?
Q-8. Give various definition of terrorism drawing clear conclusion of your own. What are its
reasons? Can ongoing terrorism in Pakistan be curbed by using force or some other ways are
also available to deal with it effectively?
Q-9. Define News Agency. What role foreign and national agencies play in the developing of
Media? Give a brief account of the services of Associated Press of Pakistan (APP) for the
Province of Balochistan.
1. Edition
3. Spot News
4. Catch Line
5. Tip
6. Jump
7. Slaunt
8. Angle
9. Reportage
Note: Attempt any Five questions. All questions carry equal marks.
Q.No.2 How is an editorial different from other forms of journalist writings? Explain
Q.No.4 Which laws a reporter needs to know for his professional duties.
Q.No.5 Discuss the growth of advertising in Pakistan and evaluate its contribution to national
development.
Q.No.8 What are the main Functions and responsibilities of news editor?
Q.No.9 Mis-reporting and distortion of facts in mass-media is an ugly spot on the clean and
transparent face of journalism, Discuss.