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.
Questions
100 subject MCQs
Total marks
200
Marking
No negative marking
Duration
2 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.
Topics covered
Communication theory
Journalism practice
Media law and ethics
Media history
Advertising and public relations
Radio and television
Digital media
Media research
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?
At the beginning
Only in the final paragraph
After the bibliography
Inside the headline only
Show answer and solution
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?
The exact opinion every audience member adopts
Which issues audiences regard as salient
Whether printing technology works
How journalists are paid
Show answer and solution
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.
Official source and review
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Questions candidates ask
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.