Third Year B.A. Examination August-2021 - Introduction to Print Media - Exam Paper

Sep 20, 2026

This document is the official August 2021 examination paper for the Third Year B.A. (Semester V) course in Functional English, specifically focusing on the subject Introduction to Print Media. The assessment is structured into five distinct sections, beginning with ten short-answer general knowledge questions covering topics such as current political figures, the 2020 Olympics, and public health issues. Subsequent sections require students to compose detailed notes or essays on media-related topics, including media activism, the history of Indian newspapers, news report elements, advertising appeals, and practical tasks like drafting a press report or defining industry terminology such as editorial roles and copyright. With a total of 50 marks and a two-hour time limit, this exam evaluates both theoretical knowledge of mass communication and practical media writing skills essential for journalism and professional communication studies within the B.A. curriculum.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages2

Reading Time5 min

AccessFree to download

General Knowledge Section

Media Types and Activism

History of Newspapers and News Reporting

Advertising Appeals and Creative Tasks

Press Report Drafting and Media Terminology

FAQs

What is the total time duration and maximum marks for this examination?

The examination is scheduled for a duration of 2 hours and carries a total of 50 marks.

What are the two options provided for the media-related essay in Section 2?

Students are asked to write a note on either 'Types of Media' or 'Media Activism'.

What practical drafting task is included in the final section of the exam?

Section 5 requires students to draft a press report regarding a massive accident that occurred near their locality.

Sep 20, 2026

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