National Examinations Board Grade 12 Mass Communication — Model Question 2079 (2023)

National Examinations Board · Mass Communication (Grade 12) · 2079 (2023) BS · Model Question — 22 questions — a free old question paper on Goodone.club’s exam-paper archive.

  1. What is the minimum educational qualification required for an editor? [1 marks]
  2. Describe the structure of the newsroom using a diagram. OR Write the importance of 'page making' in a newspaper. [5 marks]
  3. What is news editing? What are the steps involved in the editing process carried out by 'copy editors'? Explain. OR What is meant by 'feature'? Discuss the various types of features that newspapers publish, and how do they differ from one another? [8 marks]
  4. Why is a deadline important in the news? [1 marks]
  5. Describe any five characteristics of feature writing briefly. [5 marks]
  6. Write a news story using journalism skills on any one local issue that is important to your community, such as education, water supply, road construction, health or sanitation. [8 marks]
  7. Mention any two types of 'features'. [1 marks]
  8. Between radio and television journalism, which would you prefer? Present your five logics. OR What makes social media different from other online media platforms? List any five significant differences. [5 marks]
  9. To what extent does the Constitution of Nepal, 2072, protect and promote freedom of the press? Provide a comprehensive definition of press freedom and use specific examples to support your answer. [8 marks]
  10. Recommend any two topics/issues that would be suitable for feature writing. [1 marks]
  11. How do scripts impact the quality of radio and television broadcasting, and why are they considered key elements of content creation in these media? Discuss in detail. [5 marks]
  12. Write any two aspects you consider while writing a feature. [1 marks]
  13. How does a radio magazine differ from a radio feature? [5 marks]
  14. Why is radio comparatively more effective than other media in Nepal? Mention any two reasons. [1 marks]
  15. As a photographer, what are the essential principles that you should follow while taking a picture? Provide concrete, well-considered examples. [5 marks]
  16. In which year did Gorkhapatra publish its first photo? [1 marks]
  17. How are shutter speed, aperture and ISO related in photography? Explain. [5 marks]
  18. Why is a photo caption written? [1 marks]
  19. What does "right to information" mean? [5 marks]
  20. Write any two challenges that a photojournalist could encounter when gathering information. [1 marks]
  21. When was the Press Council established? [1 marks]
  22. In which article of the Constitution of Nepal, 2072, is the right to communication mentioned? [1 marks]