NOTE: Attempt any FIVE questions All questions carry equal marks.

Q. 1. What is Journalism as defined by various writers? Is Modern Journalism a
Mission or Industry or both? Discuss with reference to National Press of Pakistan.

Q. 2. Editorial is the spokesman of a Newspaper. To whom does it speak and with what expectation? How can Editorial convey its message most effectively?

Q. 3. The Local Government System was introduced in Pakistan in August Last year as a revolutionary step towards democracy, please write a column for a daily news paper showing as to how this new system has worked in your District? What steps you propose for its improvement?

Q. 4. What is Media War? What role the media of Pakistan and India have been playing in recent months of mounting tension between the two countries on various issues?

Q. 5. A true Journalist must be all-rounder. He should have full grasp over the subjects reported upon. Please discuss with special reference to the need of research in realistic reporting.

Q. 6. What is terrorism? Why and how it takes birth? How can it be curbed?

Q. 7. Advertising is the art of selling an idea. What qualities a TV advertisement must possess to attract the viewers? What is the standard of present day advertisement of Pakistan Television?

Q. 8. How are Mass Communication and History related to each other? The newspaper pages contain History of today. How far can these guide the Historian of tomorrow?

Q. 9. The press is bridge between Government and People and vice versa. Discuss this function with special reference to the Code of Ethics the newspapers must observe to keep healthy communication between them in the national interest.

Q. 10. Please discuss any THREE of the following topics.

i. The need for periodic Wage Board Awards for employees of news papers.
ii. Over a hundred newspapers and periodicals are published in Balochistan. Is it mushroom growth of actual need of this Province? How can this number be kept on reasonable level?
iii. English Press in Balochistan.
iv. Permanent features of a daily newspaper,
v. Functions of a News Agency; and
vi. Merits and demerits of the recently increased seats in National and Provincial Assemblies with special reference to Balochistan.

Good Luck

NOTE: Attempt any FIVE questions all questions carry equal marks.

Q. 1. Write an Editorial consist of tat least 350 words on the Local Bodies Election held in Quetta District on July 4, 2001.

Q. 2. Describe the Role of Muslim Press during Pakistan Movement.

Q. 3. “Editorial is the Mouth-piece of Newspaper” Elaborate.

Q. 4. Differentiate between Column and Feature article, how far they are different from News?

Q. 5. Define Communication and also explain the process of Mass Communication in detail.

Q. 6. Describe the Social role of Radio in a developing society like Balochistan.

Q. 7. What is advertising? How far it can alter the content of Television Programmes?

Q. 8. Write a critical note on changing trends in PTV Programmes to complete with other Regional Channels.

Q. 9. Who is Public Relation Officer? Explain his scale in large business enterprise.

Q. 10. Write short notes on any THREE of the following: -

a) Invented Pyramid Style.
b) Development of Radio in Balochistan.
c) Intro/ Lead
d) English Press In Balochistan
e) APP

Good Luck

NOTE: Attempt any FIVE questions all questions carry equal marks.

Q. 1. Balochistan was hit by Drought recently. What was its dimension and intensity? As Press Reporter you visited a drought-affected area and a camp to study the extent of loss and relief work. Please draft an article fir your newspaper.

Q.2. The National Tax Survey is underway at present in thirteen big cities if country. Why is this Survey inevitable? What has been the overall response of traders to this Survey? Please draft News Story highlighting the response of traders of Quetta City and the latest Survey progress here.

Q.3. Is the Press free in Pakistan today? What Code of Ethics the Press must follow in the interest of Public Service.

Q.4. A newspaper is a team – work. What type of team and main functions are required for daily newspaper?

Q.5. To what extent has the Television (TV) replaced the Broadcasting (Radio)? Explain their comparative popularity in urban and rural areas.

Q.6. Is Journalism a Mission or Industry or both today? What should be the qualities of a true Journalism?

Q.7. What is “Editorial”? How is it different from a “News Story”? What are the qualities of a good Editorial?

Q.8. What is “Infomration Technology”? How has it benefited the developed countries? Where Pakistan stand in his this field today?

Q.9. Population Explosion is the topic of the day in Pakistan. How can media play it role effectively to tackle this national issue?

Q.10. Write notes on any THREE of the following topics: -

i. Press Photographer;
ii. Associated Press of Pakistan;
iii. Recent discovery in Human Genome
iv. Commercial Advertisement on PTV;
v. Yellow Journalism;
vi. Any daily news paper of Quetta; and
vii. Main sources of “news” collection for a daily newspaper.

Good Luck

Note: Attempt any Five questions. All questions carry equal marks.


Q-1. Why is editing of news necessary and what are its principles? What are the fountains/sources of news collection?

Q-2. Describe briefly the development and role of English Press in Balochistan in recent years.

Q-3. What is the purpose of a Daily Newspaper Column? How a column differs from editorial? What calibre a columnist must posses to match the task?

Q-4. A Newspaper serves the society. In which manner it projects the aspiration and redresses the grievances of the common man?

Q-5. Give various definitions of Yellow Journalism drawing a clear conclusion of your own. How can it be controlled or curbed effectively? How it harms the society?

Q-6. Distinguish between Publicity and Propaganda. How far governments depend upon these two weapons for their image building?

Q-7. Press is called “Fourth Estate” of a country while Radio and TV are regarded as Fifth Pillar. Do they deserve these titles? What code of ethics they must follow to remain within limits?


Q-8. Give various definition of terrorism drawing clear conclusion of your own. What are its reasons? Can ongoing terrorism in Pakistan be curbed by using force or some other ways are also available to deal with it effectively?

Q-9. Define News Agency. What role foreign and national agencies play in the developing of Media? Give a brief account of the services of Associated Press of Pakistan (APP) for the Province of Balochistan.

Q-10. Explain briefly any Five of the following .

1. Edition
2. Off the Record
3. Spot News
4. Catch Line
5. Tip
6. Jump
7. Slaunt
8. Angle
9. Reportage
10. Dummy Newspaper.

Good Luck

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No matter how fast i run or how far i go it wont escape me, pain, misery, emptiness.

Balochistan Public Service Commission
Samungli Road, Quetta Cantt.

COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR THE POST(s) OF SECTION OFFICER B-17 IN S&GAD, GOVERNEMENT OF BALOCHISTAN

MASS COMMUNICATION / JOURNALISM

Total Marks: 150...........April 02, 2012...........Time Allowed: 03 Hours

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Q.No.1 Discuss the present status of freedom of Press of Pakistan

Q.No.2 How is an editorial different from other forms of journalist writings? Explain

Q.No.3 Discuss at length the role of Public Relations Officer.

Q.No.4 Which laws a reporter needs to know for his professional duties.

Q.No.5 Discuss the growth of advertising in Pakistan and evaluate its contribution to national development.

Q.No.6 Describe the role of English newspapers in Pakistan

Q.No.7 Describe the criterion of news selection. Critically examine the
merits and demerits of news presented by electronic media on Pakistan.

Q.No.8 What are the main Functions and responsibilities of news editor?

Q.No.9 Mis-reporting and distortion of facts in mass-media is an ugly spot on the clean and transparent face of journalism, Discuss.

Q.No.10 Write short notes on any Four of the following:
(i) Press note (ii) Libel
(iii) Ethic of advertisement (iv) Visual
(v) News gathering (vi) Right to know
(vii) Marketing Research (viii) Dummy Newspapers