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UGC NET Mass Communication and Journalism mock test

Free UGC NET Paper 2 Mass Communication and Journalism mock test: 100 subject MCQs, 200 marks, no negative marking, with instant AI explanations.

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UGC NET Paper 2 tests the single subject you registered for, at 100 questions and 200 marks. This Mass Communication and Journalism paper covers communication theory, journalism practice, media laws and ethics, advertising, public relations and new media. There is no negative marking, so every question is worth an attempt.

Questions100 subject MCQs
Total marks200
MarkingNo negative marking
Duration2 hours

These are practice questions, not official papers. Report unclear questions through the in-test report control; a report does not guarantee an immediate correction.

How to use this practice

Link communication theories to editorial and media-industry situations. Revise law and ethics with careful attention to context, and distinguish reporting, advertising, public relations, broadcast and digital-media conventions when a scenario could fit several fields.

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Sample questions with worked solutions

These short examples show the style of reasoning used in the simulator. They are illustrative and are not a full practice paper.

Sample 1. In the inverted-pyramid news structure, where is the most newsworthy information normally placed?

  1. At the beginning
  2. Only in the final paragraph
  3. After the bibliography
  4. Inside the headline only
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A — At the beginning

The inverted pyramid leads with the most important facts, followed by supporting detail in decreasing order of importance.

Sample 2. Agenda-setting theory is chiefly concerned with the media’s influence over what?

  1. The exact opinion every audience member adopts
  2. Which issues audiences regard as salient
  3. Whether printing technology works
  4. How journalists are paid
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B — Which issues audiences regard as salient

Agenda setting concerns the prominence of issues in public attention, rather than claiming that media dictate an identical opinion.

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How many questions are in the UGC NET Mass Communication and Journalism mock test?

100 subject-specific MCQs worth 200 marks, matching the real Paper 2 format.

Does UGC NET Paper 2 have negative marking?

No. Nothing is deducted for a wrong answer, so leaving questions blank only costs you.

Do I need to clear Paper 1 and Paper 2 separately?

No. Both papers are taken in one sitting and the aggregate decides qualification, so a strong Paper 2 can offset a weaker Paper 1.

Which Mass Communication and Journalism areas should I prioritise?

Start with the areas where your timed accuracy is weakest, then rotate through the full syllabus. This paper covers communication theory, journalism practice, media law and ethics, media history, advertising and public relations, radio and television, digital media, media research.

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