Federal Public Service Commission
CSS Journalism Mass Communication Past Paper 2025
Optional · 80 marks · three hours
Original FPSC paper
DownloadInstructions specific to this paper
- First attempt PART-I (MCQs) on separate OMR Answer Sheet which shall be taken back
- Overwriting/cutting of the options/answers will not be given credit.
- There is no negative marking. All MCQs must be attempted.
- Answers given anywhere else, other than OMR Answer Sheet, will not be considered.
- Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. ALL questions carry EQUAL marks.
Questions
- Q. 220 marks
Discuss the importance of Media-Government relationship in Democracy. How Government can use media organizations to promote its programs and policies? Support your answer with current relevant examples.
- Q. 320 marks
Briefly narrate the historical evolution of Media Laws and Ethics in Pakistan.
- Q. 420 marks
What is New Social Media.? Narrate its importance in Internet Age. Also suggest some ethical guidelines to make it compatible with developed world.
- Q. 520 marks
What is the current situation of Freedom of Expression in Pakistan in 2025? Also discuss various threats and challenges faced by Journalists.
- Q. 620 marks
What is Social Change? Narrate with examples of private television dramas in creating social and cultural changes in Pakistan.
- Q. 720 marks
Discus the role of Development Support Communication in Educational uplift and fighting against illiteracy in Pakistan. Provide suitable examples from National Context.
- Q. 820 marks
Write notes on any TWO of the following: (10 each) (a) Media, as an agent of Social Change (b) Globalization and Media (c) Gerbner’s model of Communication
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.
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