CSS Journalism Mass Communication Past Paper 2020

Instructions specific to this paper

• Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. ALL questions carry EQUAL marks.

Questions

1. Q. 220 marks

   After defining centrifugal and centripetal effects of mass communication, critically discuss how the Pakistani media helped or hindered the formation of diverse groups and identities based on subculture, opinion, social experience, and social action?

2. Q. 320 marks

   What is the conflict or trade-off between national sovereignty and the free flow of information?

3. Q. 420 marks

   Describe how new technologies (such as video streaming and 3-D TV) will affect the television industry?

4. Q. 520 marks

   Does the Pakistani soap empower women in any ways, or does it provide another means of ideological containment?

5. Q. 620 marks

   “The public criticism and perceived lack of credibility does not appear to be affecting the operations of the big media groups and the careers of top anchors.” If we consider this statement true, then how would it affect the future of journalism in Pakistan?

6. Q. 720 marks

   What is development journalism and how is it different from development support communication?

7. Q. 820 marks

   What are the salient features of Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA)? How it can affect the freedom of expression on digital platforms?

Standard FPSC instructions

Printed on this and every CSS paper.

• Part-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
• All the parts (if any) of each question must be attempted at one place instead of at different places.
• Write Q. No. in the Answer Book in accordance with Q. No. in the question paper.
• No page/space be left blank between the answers. All the blank pages of the Answer Book must be crossed.
• Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be considered.