Role of Pakistani media in society MCQs

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman | Last updated: May 31, 2025

1. : What is the primary role of media in society?
(A) Entertainment
(B) Shaping public opinion
(C) Promoting government propaganda
(D) Providing educational content

2. : How does media influence social change in Pakistan?
(A) By promoting traditional values
(B) By discouraging public discourse
(C) By raising awareness and advocating for reforms
(D) By imposing censorship

3. : What impact does investigative journalism have on society?
(A) It promotes government secrecy
(B) It fosters transparency and accountability
(C) It encourages corruption
(D) It limits access to information

4. : How does media representation of minority groups affect social cohesion?
(A) It promotes inclusivity and understanding
(B) It exacerbates stereotypes and prejudices
(C) It has no impact on social cohesion
(D) It encourages discrimination

5. : Which of the following is a responsibility of media in promoting democracy?
(A) Suppressing dissenting voices
(B) Providing biased information
(C) Ensuring transparency and accountability
(D) Limiting access to information

6. : What role does media play in highlighting human rights violations?
(A) Ignoring human rights violations
(B) Providing accurate reporting and raising awareness
(C) Promoting human rights abuses
(D) Encouraging censorship

7. : How does media coverage influence public perception of political leaders?
(A) It has no impact on public perception
(B) It shapes public opinion and influences voting behavior
(C) It discourages political engagement
(D) It promotes government propaganda

8. : What is the role of media in promoting transparency in governance?
(A) Concealing government actions
(B) Exposing corruption and holding authorities accountable
(C) Fostering government secrecy
(D) Limiting access to information

9. : How does media coverage of conflicts affect peace-building efforts?
(A) It promotes reconciliation and dialogue
(B) It fuels tensions and perpetuates violence
(C) It has no impact on peace-building
(D) It encourages censorship

10. : What impact does media ownership have on journalistic independence?
(A) It ensures unbiased reporting
(B) It limits freedom of expression
(C) It fosters diversity of opinions
(D) It encourages investigative journalism

11. : How does media serve as a watchdog in Pakistani society?
(A) By promoting government propaganda
(B) By exposing corruption and abuse of power
(C) By limiting access to information
(D) By encouraging censorship

12. : What role does social media play in shaping public discourse in Pakistan?
(A) It has no influence on public discourse
(B) It fosters open dialogue and citizen engagement
(C) It promotes government censorship
(D) It restricts freedom of expression

13. : How does media coverage of economic issues impact public understanding?
(A) It provides biased information
(B) It promotes government propaganda
(C) It fosters economic literacy and awareness
(D) It encourages corruption

14. : In what ways does media contribute to cultural preservation in Pakistan?
(A) By promoting cultural homogeneity
(B) By disregarding cultural heritage
(C) By showcasing traditional practices and values
(D) By limiting cultural exchange

15. : How does media literacy affect media consumption habits in Pakistan?
(A) It encourages uncritical acceptance of media messages
(B) It promotes discernment and critical thinking
(C) It has no impact on media consumption
(D) It encourages reliance on biased sources

16. : What is the role of media in disaster response and relief efforts?
(A) It exacerbates panic and confusion
(B) It provides timely information and mobilizes support
(C) It promotes misinformation and conspiracy theories
(D) It limits access to emergency services

17. : How does media ownership concentration impact media pluralism in Pakistan?
(A) It promotes diverse viewpoints and opinions
(B) It restricts media diversity and fosters monopolies
(C) It encourages independent journalism
(D) It has no impact on media pluralism

18. : What role does media play in promoting gender equality in Pakistan?
(A) It perpetuates gender stereotypes and biases
(B) It champions women’s rights and empowerment
(C) It promotes discrimination against women
(D) It has no influence on gender equality

19. : How does media coverage of environmental issues influence public awareness?
(A) It minimizes environmental concerns
(B) It raises awareness and encourages environmental action
(C) It promotes environmental degradation
(D) It has no impact on public awareness

20. : What role does media play in promoting education and literacy in Pakistan?
(A) It undermines educational efforts
(B) It fosters literacy campaigns and educational programs
(C) It promotes ignorance among the population
(D) It has no impact on education