Madurai Kamraj University (MKU) 2006 Diploma Journalism & Mass Communication IV - MEDIA LAWS AND ETHICS - Question Paper

Time: 3 hours Maximum: 100 marks
PART A - (4 x 10 = 40 marks)

ans any 4 ques. in about two pages every.

1. Write a note on the Right of info Act 2005.

2. What is a 'Libal'? How can a media person guard against it?

3. Write a note on the official Secrets Act 1923.

4.How does the Press Council ensure the print media in not exceeding their limits of freedom
of press?

5. elaborate the indirect restrictions of Government over the media, imposed through Press
info Bureau (PIB)?

6. Write a note on the evolution of code of ethics for media.

7. elaborate the benefits of Private Radio broadcasting in India?

8. elaborate restrictions imposed by Government on the business of Multi Service Operators.
(MSOs).

PART B - (3 x 20 = 60 marks)
ans any 3 ques. in about four pages every.


9. Write an essay on the status of freedom of media in pre and post Independent India?

10.Give an account on the provisions of prohibition Indecent Representation of Women Act
1986.

11. All India Radio is in a disadvantageous posiif~ compared to its rival private FM
broadcasters - explain

12. Evaluate the functions Board of Film Certification.

13. Write an essay on the increasing menace of crimes in India.

14. Advertising Council of India has a function undoing a damage caused by a advertisement
- explain.

Earning:   Approval pending.