CSS Journalism Mass Communication Past Paper 2025

Instructions specific to this paper

• First attempt PART-I (MCQs) on separate OMR Answer Sheet which shall be taken back
• 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.

Part-II questions

1. 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.

2. Q. 320 marks

   Briefly narrate the historical evolution of Media Laws and Ethics in Pakistan.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. Q. 620 marks

   What is Social Change? Narrate with examples of private television dramas in creating social and cultural changes in Pakistan.

6. 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.

7. 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

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Source:

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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.