Newspaper Knowledge Quiz

Which department is responsible for writing and editing news?

• Marketing

• Editorial

• Printing

• Distribution

What is the primary source of income for a daily newspaper?

• News subscriptions

• Donations

• Advertising

• Government grants

Which department ensures that the newspaper reaches readers on time?

• Technical

• Editorial

• Distribution

• Accounts

What does DTP stand for in the newspaper production process?

• Data Transfer Protocol

• Desktop Publishing

• Direct Telecast Program

• Daily Text Production

Who invented the movable type printing press?

• Isaac Newton

• William Caxton

• Johannes Gutenberg

• Benjamin Franklin

Which of the following newspapers was the first in India?

• The Hindu

• Hicky’s Bengal Gazette

• Kesari

• Dainik Jagran

What is the key difference between circulation and readership?

• Circulation is digital; readership is physical

• Circulation is number sold; readership includes total readers

• Circulation is monthly; readership is daily

• Circulation includes ads; readership does not

Why do English newspapers have higher advertising rates?

• They are colorful

• They use better ink

• They appeal to wealthier urban readers

• They print more pages

Which newspaper was started by Bal Gangadhar Tilak?

• The Times of India

• Amar Ujala

• Kesari

• Samachar Darpan

What happens during the morning editorial meeting?

• Papers are delivered

• Ads are printed

• Ideas are discussed and tasks assigned

• Photos are developed