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Chapter 6: Market and Communication Systems — Online MCQ Test

Q: Which of the following is an example of mass communication?

Answer: C. Television broadcasting — Television reaches a large audience at the same time, which makes it a form of mass communication.

Q: The growth of markets and communication systems has mainly contributed to:

Answer: A. Social and economic transformation — Markets and communication systems expand trade, connect people, and influence lifestyles. Together they drive social and economic transformation.

SOCIOLOGY · CLASS 12 SECOND PUC · Karnataka State Board

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Chapter 6: Market and Communication Systems — Important Questions & Answers (FAQ)

Frequently asked questions from Karnataka State Board CLASS 12 SECOND PUC SOCIOLOGY — Chapter 6: Market and Communication Systems, with answers and explanations. These are sample questions; the exam has its own separate question set.

What is a weekly market?

A. A market that operates every day in a city
B. A market that is held once a week in a fixed place ✓
C. A market that sells only wholesale goods
D. A market run only by the government

Answer: B. A market that is held once a week in a fixed place
A weekly market is a local market held on a particular day of the week. It is an important feature of rural trade and exchange.

Which of the following is an example of mass communication?

A. A conversation between two neighbours
B. A letter sent to one person
C. Television broadcasting ✓
D. A face-to-face village meeting

Answer: C. Television broadcasting
Television reaches a large audience at the same time, which makes it a form of mass communication.

Weekly markets are important in rural areas because they:

A. Replace all farming activities
B. Provide a place for exchange of goods and services ✓
C. Are held only for luxury products
D. Serve only government officials

Answer: B. Provide a place for exchange of goods and services
Weekly markets act as centers where villagers buy, sell, and exchange goods and services. They connect rural producers with consumers.

The growth of markets and communication systems has mainly contributed to:

A. Social and economic transformation ✓
B. Complete disappearance of trade
C. Decline of all media forms
D. End of rural-urban relations

Answer: A. Social and economic transformation
Markets and communication systems expand trade, connect people, and influence lifestyles. Together they drive social and economic transformation.

Which of the following is the best answer for the impact of communication systems on market expansion?

A. They reduce the flow of information and slow trade
B. They help buyers and sellers connect across distance ✓
C. They remove the need for transport and storage entirely
D. They affect only urban consumers, not rural producers

Answer: B. They help buyers and sellers connect across distance
Communication systems make information about prices, demand, and supply available quickly. This helps markets expand beyond local boundaries.

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