NCERT Class 12 Sociology Chapter 13 Mass Media and Communications MCQs & PYQ

In NCERT Class 12 Sociology Chapter 13, titled "Mass Media and Communications", students analyze the vital role of media in shaping societal values and culture. The chapter focuses on the evolution of mass communication, the impact of technological advancements, and the emergence of digital platforms. It also explores issues such as the spread of misinformation, ethical concerns, and how media acts as an agent of cultural integration.

This article provides a comprehensive resource for exam preparation. It includes sample MCQs and subjective questions for CBSE and CUET, alongside downloadable PDFs of Class 12 Sociology Chapter 13 MCQs and previous year questions for detailed practice of NCERT Class 12 Mass Media and Communications.

NCERT Class 12 Sociology Chapters
Chapter 1: Introducing Indian Society	Chapter 2: The Demographic Structure of the Indian Society
Chapter 3: Social Institutions: Continuity and Change	Chapter 4: The Market as a Social Institution
Chapter 5: Patterns of Social Inequality and Exclusion	Chapter 6: The Challenges of Cultural Diversity
Chapter 7: Structural Change	Chapter 8: Cultural Change
Chapter 9: The Constitution and Social Change	Chapter 10: Change and Development in Rural Society
Chapter 11: Change and Development in Industrial Society	Chapter 12: Globalisation and Social Change
Chapter 14: Social Movements

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Class 12 Sociology Chapter 13 MCQs

This question bank includes previous years' CUET and CBSE MCQs, along with questions curated by subject experts. Below are 5 sample multiple-choice questions (MCQs) for Class 12 Sociology Chapter 13: Mass Media and Communications. For the full set of 50 questions, download the PDF using the link provided below.

1. Television programming was introduced experimentally in India.

(a) To promote women development (b) To promote health programme

2. Match the newspapers in List – I with the city of publication in List – II.

List – I (Newspaper)	List – II (City)
(A) The Pioneer	(I) Lahore
(B) The Statesman	(II) Bombay
(C) The Civil and Military Gazette	(III) Calcutta
(D) The Times of India	(IV) Allahabad

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

(a) (A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(I), (D)-(II) (b) (A)-(I), (B)-(IV), (C)-(III), (D)-(II)

3. Amrita Bazar Patrika was an:

(a) English Newspaper (b) Bengali Newspaper

4. Match the newspaper in List I with the year of publication in List II.

List – I (Newspaper)	List – II (Year)
A. The Times of India	I. 1868
B. The Pioneer	II. 1865
C. The Madras Mail	III. 1861
D. The Statesman	IV. 1875

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(a) A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV (b) A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I

5. Match the newspaper in List I with the language of publication in List II.

List – I (Newspaper)	List – II (Language)
A. Mathrubhumi	I. Persian
B. Amrita Bazar Patrika	II. Marathi
C. Kesari	III. English
D. Mirat-ul-Akbar	IV. Malayalam

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(a) A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I (b) A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV

Class 12 Sociology Chapter 13 Subjective Questions Without Solutions

This question bank includes previous years' CBSE subjective questions (2 marks and above) without solutions, along with expert-curated questions. Below are 5 sample subjective questions for Class 12 Sociology Chapter 13: Mass Media and Communications. To access all questions, download the PDF from the link provided below.

What are the reasons for the growth of Indian language newspapers?

(CBSE 2019, 2M)

How does mass media function as a watchdog of democracy?

(CBSE 2019, 2M)

Mass media is a part of our daily life. Give any two examples to support the statement.

(CBSE 2019, 2M)

How mass-media is a part of our everyday life?

(CBSE 2017, 2M)

Read the given passage and answer the following questions:

The India Languages Newspaper Revolution

The most significant happening in the few decades has been the India language newspaper revolution. The beginnings of this growth predated liberalization. The top two dailies in India are Danik Jagran and Danik Bhaskar with a readership of 21 million and 17 million, respectively. The fastest growing dailies are the Assamese dailies in urban areas (51.8 per cent increase) and the Bengali dailies in rural areas (129 per cent).

The ‘Eenadu’ story also exemplifies the success of the Indian language press. Ramoji Rao, the founder of ‘Eenadu’, successfully organised a chit-fund before launching the paper in 1974. By associating with appropriate causes in the rural areas like the Anti-arak movement in the mid-1980s, the Telugu newspaper was able to reach into the countryside. This prompted it to launch ‘district dailies’ in 1989. There were tabloid inserts of sensational features carrying news from particular districts as well as classified advertisements from villages and small towns of the same. By 1998 ‘Eenadu’ was being published from ten towns in Andhra Pradesh and its circulation accounted for 70 per cent of the audited Telugu daily circulation.

(a) What are the different forms of Print media?

(b) What reasons can be attributed to the emerging growth of Indian?

(CBSE 2019, 6M)

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Humanities Subjects Table

Sub Areas of Chapter 13: Mass Media and Communications

Chapter Name	Sub Topics
Mass Media and Communications	13.1 Introduction
	13.2 Evolution of Communication Systems
	13.3 Impact of Digital Media
	13.4 Role of Media in Cultural Integration
	13.5 Challenges of Misinformation
	13.6 Ethical Concerns in Mass Communication
	13.7 Future Trends in Media and Communication

Review of NCERT Class 12 Sociology Chapter 13

In NCERT Class 12 Sociology Chapter 13, "Mass Media and Communications," students explore the transformative role of media in modern society. The chapter highlights how technological advancements have revolutionized mass communication while addressing issues such as misinformation and ethical concerns.

Mastering this chapter is crucial for understanding the dynamics of media and its influence on cultural and societal norms. By practicing MCQs and subjective questions, students can enhance their knowledge of mass media's role in shaping public opinion and societal values.

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