Role of Media & Social Media in Pakistan MCQs With Answer
Which regulatory body oversees electronic media in Pakistan?
A) PTA
B) PEMRA
C) FIA
D) NAB
Which social media platform is the most popular in Pakistan for news updates?
A) Twitter
B) Instagram
C) Facebook
D) Snapchat
Which law governs cybercrimes in Pakistan?
A) PEMRA Ordinance
B) Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA)
C) Digital Rights Act
D) Freedom of Information Act
Which media house is one of the oldest and most influential in Pakistan?
A) ARY News
B) Dawn Media Group
C) Dunya News
D) Bol News
Which government body regulates internet content in Pakistan?
A) PEMRA
B) FIA
C) PTA
D) NAB
What is the main role of media in a democratic society?
A) Promote government propaganda
B) Inform and educate the public
C) Increase revenue for advertisers
D) Suppress opposition voices
Which platform is widely used for political activism in Pakistan?
A) LinkedIn
B) Twitter
C) TikTok
D) Snapchat
Which Pakistani journalist is famous for investigative reporting?
A) Hamid Mir
B) Waqar Zaka
C) Aamir Liaquat
D) Fahad Mustafa
Which is the largest Urdu-language newspaper in Pakistan?
A) Dawn
B) Express Tribune
C) Jang
D) The Nation
Which type of media is most commonly used for government advertisements?
A) Print media
B) Digital media
C) Social media
D) Radio
Which global tech company has faced restrictions in Pakistan?
A) Google
B) Facebook
C) TikTok
D) Amazon
Which factor contributes most to the spread of fake news in Pakistan?
A) Lack of education
B) Media censorship
C) Political instability
D) Social media misuse
Which Pakistani television channel is known for its talk shows?
A) PTV Sports
B) Bol News
C) Geo News
D) Indus Music
Which journalist was awarded the Courage in Journalism Award in Pakistan?
A) Asma Shirazi
B) Hamid Mir
C) Talat Hussain
D) Moeed Pirzada
What is a major ethical issue in Pakistani media?
A) Censorship
B) Balanced reporting
C) Over-regulation
D) Government support
Which of the following is an impact of social media on Pakistani society?
A) Increased political awareness
B) Decrease in internet users
C) Less engagement in social issues
D) Decline in journalism
Which Pakistani law was introduced to regulate online content?
A) PECA 2016
B) Media Protection Act
C) Freedom of Speech Act
D) Social Media Regulation Bill
Which social media trend has been used for social justice movements in Pakistan?
A) #MeToo
B) #FunChallenges
C) #TrendingNow
D) #PakistanTourism
What is the biggest source of revenue for digital media in Pakistan?
A) Government funding
B) Advertisements
C) Subscription fees
D) Public donations
Which Pakistani TV network owns the highest number of entertainment channels?
A) Geo Network
B) ARY Digital Network
C) Hum TV Network
D) Express News
Which Pakistani media personality is known for hosting political debates?
A) Iqrar-ul-Hassan
B) Kamran Khan
C) Fahad Mustafa
D) Junaid Jamshed
What is the most common punishment for online defamation in Pakistan?
A) Jail time
B) Death penalty
C) Life imprisonment
D) Warning only
Which foreign news agency operates in Pakistan?
A) BBC
B) CNN
C) Reuters
D) All of the above
Which is the most used mobile application for news updates in Pakistan?
A) TikTok
B) YouTube
C) WhatsApp
D) Instagram
Which Pakistani organization fights for press freedom?
A) FIA
B) HRCP
C) ISI
D) PEMRA
What is the primary concern about social media’s influence in Pakistan?
A) Fake news and misinformation
B) Reduced literacy rates
C) Decrease in internet users
D) Declining economy
Which TV channel is Pakistan’s state-run broadcaster?
A) Geo News
B) ARY News
C) PTV
D) Express News
Which organization monitors digital rights in Pakistan?
A) Pakistan Bar Council
B) Digital Rights Foundation
C) Pakistan Telecommunication Authority
D) NAB
Which type of media has gained the most popularity in Pakistan over the past decade?
A) Print media
B) Radio
C) Digital media
D) Billboards
Which TV program format is most popular in Pakistan?
A) Talk shows
B) Cooking shows
C) Reality shows
D) Documentaries