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SOCIOLOGY (039)
CLASS XII
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER (2017-18)

TIME: 3HOURS

M.M.:80
General Instructions:
1. There are 25 questions in all.
2. All questions are compulsory.
3. Questions No. 1-14 are very short answer type questions carrying 2 marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 30 words.
4. Questions No. 15-21 are short answer type questions carrying 4 marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 80 words.
5. Questions No. 22-25 are of long answer type questions carrying 6 marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 200 words each. Question no. 25 is to be answered with the help of the passage given.

1. “While knowing about its past in ancient and medieval times is very important, its colonial experience is particularly significant for comprehending modern India.” Justify. 2
2. “Social movements have shaped the world we live in and continue to do so.” Exemplify. 2
3. “States need the nation as much or even more than nations need states.” Justify. 2
4. Identify the reasons for the sex-ratio to be in favour of females. 2
5. Define electronic economy. 2
6.How is globalisation taking people in the direction of loneliness? 2
7. “Many of our cultural practices and patterns can be traced to our agrarian backgrounds.” How? 2
8. “Cities had a key role to play in the economic system of empires.” Discuss. 2
9. Compare the economic and sociological perspectives on markets. 2
10. How is the rural in Kerala a mixed economy? 2
11. Define Contract Farming. 2
12. What is Capitalism? 2
13. Explain the concept of ‘Imagined Community’. 2

14. In the context of cultural diversity, when does the feeling of alienation arise? 2
15. “The emergence of sociology and its successful establishment as an academic discipline owed a lot to demography.” How?4
16. Comment, in the context of social movements, on how caste lost its ritual content and became more and more secularised for political mobilisation. 4
17. “ A nation is a peculiar sort of community that is easy to describe but hard to define.” Elucidate. 4
18. Why should students of Sociology study the phenomenal expansion of mass communication?
OR
What was the difference in the way mass-media was used in the 19th century by social reformers and by the British rule? 4
19. Identify and describe the political changes and developments that accompanied globalisation.

OR

Define and describe the difference between fordism and post-fordism. 4
20. Differentiate between indigenous capitalism and Marx’s idea of capitalism. 4
21. Evaluate the impact of the Bombay Mill Strike of 1982. 4
22. “Many tribal areas have had a rich tradition of grass root democratic functioning. However, these institutions weren’t necessarily democratic in their structure and functioning.” Comment.
OR
“Karachi Resolution reflects a vision of democracy.” Discuss. 6
23. “Is tribe part of the caste continuum”? Substantiate your answer with reasons. 6
24. “Sociologist Satish Saberwal elaborates upon the modern context by sketching three aspects to the modern framework of change in colonial India.” Which three aspects are being talked about? Describe any two of them. 6
25. From Stree Purush Tulana 1882. …Who are these women you give such names to? Whose womb did you take your birth in? Who carried the killing burden of you for nine months? Who was the saint
who made you the light in her eye, …How would you feel if someone said about your mother, “That old chap’s mother, you know, she’s a gateway to hell’. Or your sister, “That so-and so-s’ sister, she’s a real storehouse of deceit’. …Would you just sit and listen to their bad words?… …Then you get blessed with a bit of education and promoted to some important new office- and you start feeling ashamed of your first wife. Money works its influence on you and you begin to say to yourself, what does a wife matter after all? Don’t we just give them a few rupees a month and keep them at home like any other servant, to do the cooking and look after the house? You begin to think of her like some female slave you’ve paid for….If one of your horses died it wouldn’t take long to replace it, and there’s no great labour needed to get another wife either. ..The problem is Yama hasn’t got time to carry off wives fast enough, or you’d probably get through several different ones in one day!
a) Were social reform movements fought only by males? Give reasons for your answer. 4
b) Name any two women’s organisations. 2

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(Download) CBSE Class-12 Sample Paper And Marking Scheme 2017-18 : Political Science

SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER (2017-2018)
CLASS –XII
POLITICAL SCIENCE

TIME-3HRS MM-100
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General Instructions:-
a) All questions are compulsory.
b) Question nos. 1 to 5 carry 1 mark each. Answer should not exceed 20 words each.
c) Question nos. 6 to 10 carry 2 marks each. Answer should not exceed 40 words each.
d) Question nos. 11 to 16 carry 4 marks each. Answer should not exceed 100 words each.
e) Question nos. 17 to 21 carry 5 marks each. Answer should not exceed 150 words each.
f) Question no 21 is a map –based question. Write its answer in your answer book
g) Question nos. 22 to 27 carry 6 marks each. Answer should not exceed 150 words each.
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1. Which of the following statements about the NIEO is false?
a) Give the LDCs control over their natural resources
b) Obtain access to Western markets
c) Reduce the cost of technology from the Western countries
d) Provide the developed countries with a greater role in international economic institutions. 1
2. Why was SAARC established? 1
3. How was Kerala plan based on decentralized planning? 1
4. How the aim of India to respect the sovereign did find an echo in the Directive Principles of the State Policy? 1
5. Highlight the major objective of UNFCCC.
6. Match the following
A. J.P.Narayan i. first prime minister
belonged to non-congress
B. Morarji Desai ii. Call for ‘Total Revolution’
C. Ch. Charan Singh iii. Remained Prime Minister for
four months only
D. Jagjiwan Ram iv.) Leader of ‘Congress for Democracy’
7. Mention the military alliances formed by the Western Block. 2
8. “The Partition of India appeared to prove everyone in worst fears” How far do you agree with this statement? 2
9. With which objectives DMK made its entry into Indian politics? 2
10. ‘Explain the role of State Reorganization Commission . 2
11. Why do the people in the SAARC countries share the aspiration for democracy.? 4
12. What is resource geopolitics? How is global economy relied on it? 2+2= 4
13. Identify the factors that contributed to the dominance of the Congress Party during the early years of independence. 4
14. ‘China has been the fastest growing economy since the reform first began there’. Justify. 4
15. Examine the major outcomes of the Green Revolution. 4
16. How did the factional rivalry between the Syndicate and Indira Gandhi resulted in the split of Congress in 1969. 4
17. Read the following passage and answer the following questions-(1+2+2=5)
The Central Asian countries wanted to take advantage of their geographical location and continue their close ties with Russia and also to establish ties with the West, the US, China and others. Thus, the international system saw many new players emerge, each with its own identity, interests, and economic and political difficulties. It is to these issues that we now turn.
a) Why did the Central Asian countries want to maintain ties with both Russia and the West? 1
b) Name the new players that emerged in the international system after the disintegration of USSR 2
c) Mention any two profound consequences of it on the world politics 2
18. Read the following passage and answer the following questions:( 2+3=5)
There has been an attempt in India to develop its economy in a way that the vast mass of citizens are lifted out of poverty and misery and huge economic inequalities are not allowed to exist. The attempt has not quite succeeded; we are still a very poor and unequal country. Yet democratic politics allows spaces for articulating the voice of the poor and the deprived citizens. There is a pressure on the democratically elected governments to combine economic growth with human development. Thus democracy is not just a political ideal; a democratic government is also a way to provide greater security
a) Mention the major security threats to India. 2
b) Highlight the broad components of security strategy of democratic India.3

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Psychology
Class- XII
Sample Question Paper – 2018

Time – 3 Hours

Max Marks – 70

General instructions

• All questions are compulsory and answers should be brief and to the point.
• Marks for each question are indicated against it.
• Question No 1- 10 in part A are multiple choice questions carrying 1 mark each. You are expected to answer them as directed.
• Question No 11-16 in Part B are very short answer questions carriying2 marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 30 words.
• Question No. 17-20 in Part C are short answer type-I questions carrying 3 marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 60 words.
• Question No. 21-26 in Part D are short answer type-II questions carrying 4 marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 100 words.
• Question No. 27 and 28 in Part E are long answer type questions carrying 6 marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 200 words.

Part – A

Q 1. Ritu is hardworking, committed and patiently works towards her
goal. She is said to be high on ––––––– competence.
a) Cognitive
c) Emotional
b) Entrepreneurial
d) Social
Q 2. An individual is rejected in a job interview, which he was very
eager to join. Now he claims his present job is better. He is
using__________:
a) Reaction Formation
b) Projection
c) Regression
d) Rationalisation
Q 3. The impact of any stressful event depends largely on the way we
interpret it. (True /False)
Q 4. A student thinks that he can complete the task effectively and achieve his goal. This is an example of:
a) Self efficacy
b) Self esteem
c) Self concept
d) Self control
Q 5. Sunil shows loss of interest in most of the activities, cannot sleep well at night, exhibits excessive guilt and loss of interest in activities that he would enjoy earlier. Sunil’s symptoms are akin to that of:
a) Somatoform Disorder c) Major depressive disorder
b) Obsessive compulsive disorder d) Generalised Anxiety Disorder
Q 6. The therapy that leads to cognitive restructuring has proved to be successful in the treatment of _______________________.
a) Depression and mania
b) Schizophrenia
c) Phobias
d) Anxiety and depression
Q7. When an individual changes in a direction opposite to the existing attitude, it is called incongruent attitude change (True/ False)

Q 8. Values refer to the cognitive component of attitudes, and form the ground on which attitudes stand, like belief in the Supreme Being. (True/ False)
Q 9. ‘Perceiving or thinking that one has got less than what one should get’ refers to __________.
Q 10. A ____________ is a purposeful conversation between two or more people that follows a basic question and answer format.

Part – B

Q 11. What are the characteristics that comprise positive health?
Q. 12. Differentiate between surface and source traits.

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SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER
PHYSICAL EDUCATION (048)
CLASS XII (2017-18)

TIME ALLOWED: 3 HRS MAXIMUM MARKS: 70

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
1) The question paper consists of 26 questions.
2) All questions are compulsory.
3) Answer to question 1-11 carrying 1 mark should be in approximately 20- 30 words.
4) Answer to question 12-19 carrying 3 marks should be in approximately 80-100 words.
5) Answer to question 20-26 carrying 5 marks should be in approximately 150-200 words.

Q.1) What do mean by league tournament ? 1
Q.2) What is food intolerance? 1
Q.3)What is diabetes? 1
Q.4) Mention any 01 cause of OCD? 1
Q.5) Define motor development. 1
Q.6) Define functional disabilities. 1
Q7) What do understand by Anemia? 1
Q.8) What is Rockport 1 mile walk Test? 1
Q.9) Define First-Aid. 1
Q.10) What is aerodynamics? 1
Q.11) Define endurance. 1
Q.12) Describe the objectives of intramural tournaments. 3
Q.13) Group of young children were undergoing training for a main event.
Training was targeted to develop selected abilities and preparing for a competition . Some of team members tried to convince other fellow team members to use certain medicines which one boy did not agree. Other team members tried to convince him for the sake of the team but he firmly refused and convinced them that it is against the rules of the game.
(a)What value the boy has shown by refusing to use banned substances?
(b)What personality trait he has shown by refusing to his team members? 1.5+1.5= 3
Q.14) Explain pitfalls of dieting. 3
Q.15) Elaborate any 03 methods to prevent asthma. 3
Q.16) Explain the procedure of six minute walk test. 3
Q.17) Explain three gender differences in detail. 3
Q.18) Explain about the management of fracture. 3
Q.19) Describe the method of sit and reach test. 3
Q.20) Draw a fixture of 7 teams participating in the league tournament. 5
Q.21) Explain in detail the effects of diet on sports performance. 5
Q.22) Explain the causes of any 05 postural deformities in detail. 5
Q.23) How AAPHER youth fitness test is administered ? 5
Q.24)Elaborate the physiological factors determining endurance and strength . 5
Q.25) Describe the types of personality. 5
Q.26) Explain the impact of high altitude training. 5

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Sample Question Paper (PHYSICS)
CLASS-XII (2017-18)

Time Allowed: 3Hours

Maximum Marks: 70
General Instructions
1. All questions are compulsory. There are 26 questions in all.
2. This question paper has five sections: Section A, Section B, Section C, Section D and Section E.
3. Section A contains five questions of one mark each, Section B contains five questions of two marks each, Section C contains twelve questions of three marks each, Section D contains one value based question of four marks and Section E contains three questions of five marks each.
4. There is no overall choice. However, an internal choice has been provided in one question of two marks, one question of three marks and all the three questions of five marks weightage. You have to attempt only one of the choices in such questions.
5. You may use the following values of physical constants wherever necessary.

Section – A

1. In the given figure, charge +Q is placed at the centre of a dotted circle. Work done in taking another charge +q from A to B is W1 and from B to C is W2. Which one of the following is correct: W1 > W2, W1=W2 and W1 < W2?

2. Plot a graph showing the variation of current ‘I’ versus resistance ‘R’, connected to a cell of emf E and internal resistance ‘r’.
3. State the factors on which the refractive index of a material medium for a given wavelength depends.
4. Sketch the emergent wavefront.

5. In the wave picture of light, intensity of light is determined by square of the amplitude of wave. What determines the intensity of light in the photon picture of light?

Section – B

6. (a)An alternating voltage E = Eo sinωt is applied to a circuit containing a resistor R connected in series with a black box. The current in the circuit is found to be I = Io sin (ωt + π/4).

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CLASS XII
SAMPLE QUESTION 2018

Roll No.

• Please check that this question paper contains 3 pages.
• Code number given on the right hand side of the question paper should be written on the title page of the answer book by the candidate.
• Please check that this question paper contains 17 questions.
• Please write down the Serial Number of the question before attempting it.
• 15 minute time has been allotted to read this question paper. The question paper will be distributed at 10.15 a.m. From 10.15 a.m. to 10.30 a.m., the students will read the question paper only and will not write any answer on the answer-book during this period.

MANIPURI (MIL)

Code No. 111

Time allowed: 3 hours

Full marks: 100
Instructions:
This question paper is divided into four sections.
Section A : Grammar 20 marks
Section B : Comprehension 05 marks
Section C : Composition & Writing 20 marks
Section D : Literature 55 marks

Section (A)

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(Download) CBSE Class-12 Sample Paper And Marking Scheme 2017-18 : Painting

PAINTING(THEORY)(History of India Art)
Sample Question Papers– 2018

Time allowed: 02 hours

Maximum Marks: 40

General Instructions:
(i) All the eight questions are compulsory which carry equal marks.
(ii) Answers to be written for question nos.1 and 2 in about200 words eachand for question nos. 3, 4 & 5 100 words each. Question nos.6, 7 and 8 are objective type.
1. Describe the main features of the paintings of the Bengal School.

2. Which one do you like or dislike most any of the following Contemporary (Modern) Indian Painting included in your course of study? Give your appropriate reasons in detail dulybased on the aesthetical parameters:
(a) Three Girls
(b) The Vulture
(c) Mother Teresa

3. Which human life-values are shown in any of the following Miniature Painting? Explain in short:
(a) Chaugan Players (Rajasthani School)
(b) Bharat Worshipping CharanPadukas of Rama (Pahari School)

4. Evaluate the aesthetic-grandeur of any of the following miniature paintings duly based on the aesthetic-parameters:
(a) Krishna Lifting Mount Govardhana
(b) Dancers

5. How far has its painter been successful in depicting the subject matter of any of the following miniature paintings of the Bengal School:
(a) Rasa-lila
(b) Arjuna Detach himself from War

6. Mention the names of any threepainters, a graphic-artist and a sculptor of the contemporary (modern) Indian Art included in your course of study, which you like most.

7.  Mention the name of the sub-school of each of the following miniature paintings included in your course of study:
(1) Maru-Ragini (Rajasthani School)
(2) Raja Aniruddhya Singh Hara (Rajasthani School)
(3) Radha (Bani-Thani) (Rajashthani School)
(4) Cosmic Dance of Shiva (Pahari School)
(5) Radha and Krishna Looking into the Mirror (Pahari School)

8.  Mention the titles of any five miniature paintings of the Mughal and Deccan Schools included in your course of study, which you like most.

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Philosophy
Class XII
2017-18

Time: 3 hrs Max Marks: 100
General instructions:
i. All questions are compulsory.
ii. Question no. 1- 14 are of 2 marks each. The answer to these questions should not exceed 40 words each.
iii. Question no. 15- 28 are of 3 marks each. The answer to these questions should not exceed 60 words each.
iv. Question no. 29- 33 are of 6 marks each. The answer to these questions should not exceed 150 words each.

1. Define Jaina concept of Aparigraha.
2. State the meaning of cogito ergo sum.
3. What does Kant mean by Categorical Imperative?
4. State the Retributive theory of punishment.
5. Explain the meaning of Consequentialism.
6. What is the meaning of varna?
7. What do you understand by the first generation of Human Rights?
OR
State main sources (any two) of environmental degradation.
8. What is the Method of Doubt according to Descartes?
9. Explain Dharma as a purushartha.
OR
What is niskama-karma
10. What is virtue according to Aristotle?
11.What is Saptabhanginaya according to the Jaina philosophy?
12.Distinguish between pleasure and happiness.
13.Define the notion of Paramatma according to the Nyaya philosophy?
14.State the notion of Sakshi in the Bhagvadgita.
OR
Describe the notion of Bhagvadgita about soul.
 

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Multimedia and Web Technology

Sample Question Paper
Multimedia and Web Technology
Class: XII
Session 2017-18

Max. Marks: 70

Duration: 3 hrs.
General Instructions:
(i) All questions are compulsory.
(ii) Answer the questions after carefully reading the text.

Q1. (a) Shreya wants to work on database management software. Suggest her any two examples of common database management system. (1)
(b) What is field in a database? Give an example. (1) (c) Define and identify the primary key in the following table: (2) 

Table: Stationary

(d) Shweta wants to delete the records where the "FirstName" is "Rahul" in the „Emp‟ Table. She has entered the following SQL statement. An error is being displayed. Rewrite the correct statement. (1) DELETE „Rahul‟ FirstName FROM Emp;
(e) Differentiate between JPEG and GIF image. (2)
(f) Explain the term “Publishing a Flash Movie”? Name the extension of the file created when a Flash movie is published using a Macintosh projector. (2)
(g) Mention any one use of Multimedia in healthcare. (1)

Q2. Answer the following question based on Macromedia Flash:
(a) What is Frame rate? (1)
(b) Differentiate between Motion Tweening and Shape Tweening. (2)
(c) Name any two movie file formats. (1)
(d) Define layer. Write one advantage of using layers in Flash. (2)

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National Cadet Corps

SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER 2017-18
CLASS XII
NATIONAL CADET CORPS

Max marks : 49 marks Common Syllabus
+
21 marks Special Subject
Duration: 3 hours

COMMON SYLLABUS

Question Unit Marks
1. What is ‘Sajna’(dressing)in drill with arms? 2 1
2. What is radio-active waste? 9 1
3. What is the ill-effect of high sulphur di oxide content in air on our health? 9 1
4. Write any 2 Directive Principles of State Policy 1 2
5. What is the need of etiquettes in a society? (Any 2) 4 2
6. After a series of events, including the Jallianwala Bagh, it was realized that there was no prospect of getting fair treatment at the hands of British , so it was planned to withdraw the nation’s cooperation from the British government .
a) Identify the movement.
b) Under whose leadership this movement was started?
c) What was the outcome of this movement? 1 3
7. What are the 3 fundamentals of side pace? 2 3
8. Weapon training is a very important component of NCC program. Explain giving 3 relevant points. 3 3
9. Explain the role of NCC carcass disposal groups at the time of any natural or manmade calamity. 5 3
10. State the laws of aiming. 3 4
11. Apart from boiling & filtration explain any 4 ways of water purification. 7 4
12. From 962 for every 1000 boys in the year 1981 , the sex ratio has
decreased to an all time low of only 914 girls for 1000 boys in 2011.
a) Identify & explain the cause of dropping sex- ratio in the given period.
b) Explain any three effects of the given situation 6 4
13. What is self- awareness ? Explain any 5 dimensions of self- awareness. 2 6

14. What procedure is followed by the Guard Mounting NCO with regard to the inspection of the Guard? 4 6
15. State the objective of ‘obstacle training’ for an NCC Cadet. Enlist the safety measures to be followed during this course. What are the benefits of obstacle training course for a cadet? 8 6

Special Subjects
A. Army
Q.no. Question Unit Marks
1. What is a contour? 2 1
2. What is a modem? 6 1
3. Write about any two methods used in finding north? 2 2
4. Write about any two uses of service protector? 2 2
5. Mention about any four facilities that videophone provide? 6 2
6. Write about any three characteristics of Infantry. 1 3
7. With regard to 5.56MM INSAS rifle provide the following information:
(i) Length of rifle with bayonet.
(ii) Effective range
(iii) Muzzle velocity
(iv) Principal of operation
(v) Mode of fire
(vi) Normal rate of fire 4 3
8. Why is the study of military history is a must for political & military commanders? (Any three points) 5 3
9. What are the factors that help in the recognition of an object?(Any four) 3 4
B. Navy
Q.no. Question Unit Marks
1. How do we judge the correctness of the Sailing models? 8 1
2. Why is the knowledge of swimming necessary for a naval cadet? 9 1
3. Mention the parts of sail. 5 2
4. Explain the following terms:
(a) Reaching (b) Sailing free 6 2
5. Write about any two types of fire fighting extinguishers used in navy. 7 2
6. Explain the system of watches on a naval ship. 1 3
7. What is the role of submarines? 2 3
8. What is a prosing? Mention any 4 prosigns which are used in Semaphore? 3 3

9 (a) What is the full form of RADAR? Mention about any two types of radars used in navy.
(b) Mention any 4 fittings we generally find in a ship. 4,8 4

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SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER
MATHEMATICS (041)
CLASS XII – 2017-18

Time allowed: 3 hours

Maximum Marks: 100
General Instructions:
(i) All questions are compulsory.
(ii) This question paper contains 29 questions.
(iii) Question 1- 4 in Section A are very short-answer type questions carrying 1 mark each.
(iv) Questions 5-12 in Section B are short-answertype questions carrying 2 marks each.
(v) Questions 13-23 in Section C are long-answer-I type questions carrying 4 marks each.
(vi) Questions 24-29 in Section D are long-answer-II type questions carrying 6 marks each.
Questions 1 to 4 carry 1 mark each.

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SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER 2017-18
Mass Media Studies (072)
Class: XII

Maximum Marks: 80

Time Allowed : 3 Hours
General Instructions:
(i) All questions are compulsory.
(ii) Marks for each question are indicated against it.
(iii)Answers should be brief and to the point.
(iv)PART- A has 8 Very Short Answer type carrying one mark each. Answer to each question should not exceed 20 words.
(v) Questions 9 to13 in PART- B are Short Answer Type I questions carrying 3 marks each.

Answer to each question should be about 40-50 words.
(vi) Questions 14 to 19 in PART- C are Short Answer Type II questions carrying 4 marks each. Answer to each question should be about 60-80 words.
(vii) Questions 20 to 22 in PART- D are Long Answer Type questions carrying 5 marks each. Answer to each question should be about 100-150 words.
(viii) Questions 23 and 25 in PART- E are Essay Answer Type questions carrying 6 marks each. Answer to each question should be about 150-200 words.

PART A (1x8)

1. Write the full form of WWW and LAN.
2. Explain the concept of Mise-en-Scene.
3. Which software is used for audio editing in a multimedia project?
4. Write full form of FM and AIR.
5. What is Cloud Computing?
6. Explain Point of Purchase advertising.
7. Analyse covert advertising
8. Elaborate the term ICE age.

PART B (3x5)

9. Differentiate between Multicast and Unicast.
10. What were Raymond Williams’s views on Flow and Continuous interruption?
11. Elaborate the various functions of Multimedia.
12. Compare any two genres of radio programme.
13. According to Majid Tehranian, Explain the 3 megatrends that characterize 21st Century?

PART C

14. Explain the following media effects theories:

• Uses and gratification
• Propaganda

15. ‘Virtual Journalism holds no charm’. Elaborate the statement with suitable examples.
16. Analyse the script-structure and features of Soap Operas.
17. Evaluate the various functions of advertising.
18. Explain the process of Adaptation.
19. Analyse how the advertising pitch of a new product is different from a well-established one.

PART D

20. Design an advertising campaign for a television brand.
21. Evaluate the impact of Expressionism and Neo-Realism on International Cinema.
22. What are the important characteristics of narrative according to Jerome Bruner?

PART E

23. Compare and contrast the following newspapers formats : - Tabloid, - Broadsheet, - Berliner
24. What is Multimedia? What are the various types of hardware used in creating a multimedia project?
25. What do you understand by Market Segmentation? Explain the process with the help of examples.
OR
What is prototype of an advertisement? Explain CLT and Quota Sampling process of testing prototypes.

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