Pakistan Affairs

Role of Media & Press Freedom in Pakistan MCQs With Answer

Which regulatory body oversees electronic media in Pakistan?
A) PEMRA
B) FIA
C) PTA
D) NAB

Answer
A) PEMRA

Which is the oldest and most widely read English newspaper in Pakistan?
A) The Nation
B) Express Tribune
C) Dawn
D) Pakistan Observer

Answer
C) Dawn

Which law governs cybercrimes and digital media in Pakistan?
A) PEMRA Ordinance
B) Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) 2016
C) Right to Information Act
D) Digital Content Regulation Act

Answer
B) Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) 2016

Which government body regulates internet content in Pakistan?
A) PEMRA
B) FIA
C) PTA
D) NAB

Answer
C) PTA

What is the primary function of the media in a democratic society?
A) Promote government policies
B) Suppress opposition voices
C) Inform and educate the public
D) Generate revenue for advertisers

Answer
C) Inform and educate the public

Which international organization ranks countries on press freedom?
A) Reporters Without Borders
B) United Nations
C) Amnesty International
D) Human Rights Watch

Answer
A) Reporters Without Borders

What is the primary concern regarding press freedom in Pakistan?
A) Media monopoly
B) Self-censorship
C) Lack of journalists
D) Shortage of news channels

Answer
B) Self-censorship

Which social media platform is widely used for news updates in Pakistan?
A) Twitter
B) LinkedIn
C) TikTok
D) Snapchat

Answer
A) Twitter

Which journalist survived an assassination attempt in Pakistan?
A) Hamid Mir
B) Talat Hussain
C) Moeed Pirzada
D) Kashif Abbasi

Answer
A) Hamid Mir

Which Pakistani law was introduced to regulate online content?
A) PECA 2016
B) Media Protection Act
C) Digital Rights Bill
D) Information Control Act

Answer
A) PECA 2016

Which Pakistani TV network is known for investigative journalism?
A) Geo News
B) ARY News
C) Bol News
D) PTV News

Answer
A) Geo News

What is the main challenge faced by journalists in Pakistan?
A) Press freedom restrictions
B) Lack of training
C) Insufficient funding
D) No access to social media

Answer
A) Press freedom restrictions

Which global index ranks Pakistan low in press freedom?
A) Human Rights Index
B) Global Democracy Index
C) Press Freedom Index
D) Corruption Perceptions Index

Answer
C) Press Freedom Index

Which Pakistani journalist received the Golden Pen of Freedom award?
A) Cyril Almeida
B) Asma Shirazi
C) Hamid Mir
D) Najam Sethi

Answer
C) Hamid Mir

Which type of media is most censored in Pakistan?
A) Print media
B) Digital media
C) Television
D) Radio

Answer
B) Digital media

What is a common reason for TV channel bans in Pakistan?
A) Lack of viewership
B) Violation of PEMRA regulations
C) Financial losses
D) Copyright issues

Answer
B) Violation of PEMRA regulations

Which law allows citizens to access government information?
A) Right to Information Act
B) Digital Protection Act
C) Freedom of Press Act
D) Transparency Act

Answer
A) Right to Information Act

Which organization fights for press freedom in Pakistan?
A) FIA
B) HRCP
C) ISI
D) PEMRA

Answer
B) HRCP

Which is the most-watched news channel in Pakistan?
A) Geo News
B) ARY News
C) Express News
D) Dunya News

Answer
A) Geo News

Which journalist was forced into exile due to press freedom restrictions?
A) Cyril Almeida
B) Javed Chaudhry
C) Kamran Khan
D) Mubasher Lucman

Answer
A) Cyril Almeida

Which of the following is an effect of press freedom restrictions?
A) Increased fake news
B) Strengthened democracy
C) Unbiased reporting
D) Higher journalist salaries

Answer
A) Increased fake news

Which international organization advocates for digital rights in Pakistan?
A) Amnesty International
B) Human Rights Watch
C) Digital Rights Foundation
D) United Nations

Answer
C) Digital Rights Foundation

What is the biggest source of revenue for private news channels in Pakistan?
A) Government funding
B) Advertisements
C) Subscription fees
D) Public donations

Answer
B) Advertisements

Which TV channel is Pakistan’s state-run broadcaster?
A) Geo News
B) ARY News
C) PTV
D) Express News

Answer
C) PTV

Which global news agency operates in Pakistan?
A) BBC
B) CNN
C) Reuters
D) All of the above

Answer
D) All of the above

Which Pakistani journalist is known for hosting political debates?
A) Iqrar-ul-Hassan
B) Kamran Khan
C) Fahad Mustafa
D) Junaid Jamshed

Answer
B) Kamran Khan

What is a common consequence of media censorship?
A) More investigative journalism
B) Higher press freedom rankings
C) Suppression of critical voices
D) Increased journalist protection

Answer
C) Suppression of critical voices

Which type of media has grown the fastest in Pakistan?
A) Print media
B) Radio
C) Digital media
D) Billboards

Answer
C) Digital media

Which media outlet is most commonly used for political campaigns in Pakistan?
A) Newspapers
B) Television
C) Social media
D) Radio

Answer
C) Social media

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