Pakistan Affairs

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

Answer
B) PEMRA

Which social media platform is the most popular in Pakistan for news updates?
A) Twitter
B) Instagram
C) Facebook
D) Snapchat

Answer
C) Facebook

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

Answer
B) Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA)

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

Answer
B) Dawn Media Group

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

Answer
C) PTA

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

Answer
B) Inform and educate the public

Which platform is widely used for political activism in Pakistan?
A) LinkedIn
B) Twitter
C) TikTok
D) Snapchat

Answer
B) Twitter

Which Pakistani journalist is famous for investigative reporting?
A) Hamid Mir
B) Waqar Zaka
C) Aamir Liaquat
D) Fahad Mustafa

Answer
A) Hamid Mir

Which is the largest Urdu-language newspaper in Pakistan?
A) Dawn
B) Express Tribune
C) Jang
D) The Nation

Answer
C) Jang

Which type of media is most commonly used for government advertisements?
A) Print media
B) Digital media
C) Social media
D) Radio

Answer
A) Print media

Which global tech company has faced restrictions in Pakistan?
A) Google
B) Facebook
C) TikTok
D) Amazon

Answer
C) TikTok

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

Answer
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

Answer
C) Geo News

Which journalist was awarded the Courage in Journalism Award in Pakistan?
A) Asma Shirazi
B) Hamid Mir
C) Talat Hussain
D) Moeed Pirzada

Answer
A) Asma Shirazi

What is a major ethical issue in Pakistani media?
A) Censorship
B) Balanced reporting
C) Over-regulation
D) Government support

Answer
A) Censorship

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

Answer
A) Increased political awareness

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

Answer
A) PECA 2016

Which social media trend has been used for social justice movements in Pakistan?
A) #MeToo
B) #FunChallenges
C) #TrendingNow
D) #PakistanTourism

Answer
A) #MeToo

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

Answer
B) Advertisements

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

Answer
B) ARY Digital Network

Which Pakistani media personality 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 the most common punishment for online defamation in Pakistan?
A) Jail time
B) Death penalty
C) Life imprisonment
D) Warning only

Answer
A) Jail time

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

Answer
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

Answer
B) YouTube

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

Answer
B) HRCP

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

Answer
A) Fake news and misinformation

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

Answer
C) PTV

Which organization monitors digital rights in Pakistan?
A) Pakistan Bar Council
B) Digital Rights Foundation
C) Pakistan Telecommunication Authority
D) NAB

Answer
B) Digital Rights Foundation

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

Answer
C) Digital media

Which TV program format is most popular in Pakistan?
A) Talk shows
B) Cooking shows
C) Reality shows
D) Documentaries

Answer
A) Talk shows

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