CBSE Class 11 Sample Paper 2026 Solution for Mass Media Studies

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CBSE | DEPARTMENT OF SKILL EDUCATION
MASS MEDIA STUDIES (SUBJECT CODE-835)
MARKING SCHEME FOR CLASS XI (SESSION 2025-2026)

Max. Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 60
General Instructions:
1. Please read the instructions carefully.
2. This Question Paper consists of 24 questions in two sections – Section A & Section B.
3. Section A has Objective type questions whereas Section B contains Subjective type questions.
4. Out of the given (6 + 18 =) 24 questions, a candidate has to answer (6 + 11 =) 17 questions in the
allotted (maximum) time of 3 hours.
5. All questions of a particular section must be attempted in the correct order.
6. SECTION A - OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS (30 MARKS):
i. This section has 06 questions.
ii. There is no negative marking.
iii. Do as per the instructions given.
iv. Marks allotted are mentioned against each question/part.
7. SECTION B – SUBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS (30 MARKS):
i. This section contains 18 questions.
ii. A candidate has to do 11 questions.
iii. Do as per the instructions given.
iv. Marks allotted are mentioned against each question/part.
SECTION A: OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS
Source Material Unit/
Q. No. QUESTION (NCERT/PSSCIVE/ Chap. Marks
CBSE Study Material) No.
Q. 1 Answer any 4 out of the given 6 questions on Employability Skills (1 x 4 = 4 marks)
i. Bold- Ctrl B Employability Skills, Unit 3 1
Italics- Ctrl I NCERT
ii. a. Prepare, Practice, Perform Employability Skills, Unit 1 1
NCERT
iii. Employability Skills, Unit 2 1
b. Making a to do list NCERT

iv. Construction, Agriculture, Transport, Employability Skills, Unit 5 1
Forests, Fisheries, etc. (Any 2 NCERT
)
v. b. Self-motivation Employability Skills, Unit 2 1
NCERT
vi. a. understand the market Employability Skills, Unit 4 1
NCERT
Q. 2 Answer any 5 out of the given 7 questions (1 x 5 = 5 marks)
i. K Asif CBSE Study Material Unit 2 1
ii. Historian Vishwanath Kashinath CBSE Study Material Unit 1 1
Rajwade
iii. Linguistic CBSE Study Material Unit 1 1
iv. C Mid day CBSE Study Material Unit 3 1
v. It creates original world. 9Or Relevant) CBSE Study Material Unit 4 1
vi. One common stereotype in Indian CBSE Study Material Unit 3 1
society is that a woman’s ultimate
purpose is to be a good wife and

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mother, often placing her worth in how
well she manages the household rather
than her personal ambitions or career
goals.
vii. Mythology/ Myths CBSE Study Material Unit 4 1
Q. 3 Answer any 6 out of the given 7 questions (1 x 6 = 6 marks)
i. Indian Idol, Dance India Dance CBSE Study Material Unit 2 1
(Relevant Response)
ii. Lionel Fielden CBSE Study Material Unit 2 1
iii. The thoughts and feelings of all CBSE Study Material Unit 4 1
characters.
iv. Closed Circuit Television CBSE Study Material Unit 3 1
v. Cut, Dissolve, Fade In/Out (Any two or CBSE Study Material Unit 3 1
Relevant)
vi. A plot is a narrative of events arranged CBSE Study Material Unit 4 1
in their time sequence.
vii. A medium is device or technology CBSE Study Material Unit 1 1
through that convey the message or
information. (Or Relevant)
Source Material Unit/
Q. No. QUESTION (NCERT/PSSCIVE/ Chap. Marks
CBSE Study Material) No.
Q. 4 Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions (1 x 5 = 5 marks)
i. track CBSE Study Material Unit 2 1
ii. Sending layer, Middle Layer/ Cloud, CBSE Study Material Unit 3 1
Receiving Layer/ Edge
iii. Mise en scene CBSE Study Material Unit 3 1
iv. Main Page of the newspaper CBSE Study Material Unit 3 1
v. Painting is a medium of expression CBSE Study Material Unit 2 1
which creates aesthetic experience by
means of lines, shapes, tones and
colour.
vi. Advocacy/ entertainment/ public CBSE Study Material Unit 1 1
service announcements
Q. 5 Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions (1 x 5 = 5 marks)
i. Foreground and Background CBSE Study Material Unit 2 1
ii. b) reaches billions of people across CBSE Study Material Unit 1 1
continents
iii. Mechanical CBSE Study Material Unit 1 1
iv. Amazon and Flipkart (Or Relevant) CBSE Study Material Unit 3 1
v. Opposite to Editorial CBSE Study Material Unit 3 1
vi. c) persuades directly and powerfully CBSE Study Material Unit 3 1
Q. 6 Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions (1 x 5 = 5 marks)
i. A podcast is a digital audio CBSE Study Material Unit 3 1
programme available online, usually
released in episodes, covering various
topics.
ii. To teach a moral value through CBSE Study Material Unit 4 1
object/Animal
iii. A brief description about photo. CBSE Study Material Unit 4 1
iv. Arthur Conan Doyle CBSE Study Material Unit 4 1
v. Micro-structure refers to the CBSE Study Material Unit 2 1
directorial and technical aspects of the
film craft, suchas composition of the
shots, composition of the sound track,

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pace of editing etc.
vi. Point of View, Character (Or Relevant) CBSE Study Material Unit 4 1
SECTION B: SUBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS
Source Material Unit/
Q. No. QUESTION (NCERT/PSSCIVE/ CBSE Chap. Marks
Study Material) No.
Answer any 3 out of the given 5 questions on Employability Skills in 20 – 30 words each (2 x 3 = 6 marks)
Q. 7 Effective time management helps CBSE Study Material Unit 2 2
prioritize tasks, reduce stress, and
ensure all subjects are covered before
exams.
Strategies:
1. Creating a study timetable to
allocate time for each subject.
2. Setting daily goals to stay
focused and organized.
3. Avoiding distractions like
mobile phones or social media
during study hours.
(Any 2 strategies/ accept relevant
response)

Q. 8 7C’s of effective communication- CBSE Study Material Unit 1 2
clear, concise, concrete, correct,
coherent, complete and courteous.
Briefly explain any two ways.
Q. 9 Headers and footers provide CBSE Study Material Unit 3 2
consistent information across all
pages, improving organization and
making the document look
professional.
An example is page numbers, which
are often placed in the footer. (any
other relevant example)
Q. 10 The Green India Mission (GIM) is one CBSE Study Material Unit 5 2
of the eight missions under India’s
National Action Plan on Climate
Change (NAPCC. Its main objectives
are:
1. To increase forest and tree
cover across degraded lands
to enhance ecosystem
services and biodiversity.
2. To improve the quality of
existing forests and conserve
natural resources.
3. To combat climate change by
reducing greenhouse gas
emissions through carbon

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sequestration.
4. To promote sustainable
livelihoods for forest-
dependent communities.
The mission supports both
environmental protection and the
socio-economic development of rural
communities, aligning with the
broader goals of sustainable
development.
(Introduction and any two points)
Q. 11 1.Risk-taking – Entrepreneurs are CBSE Study Material Unit 4 2
willing to take calculated risks to start
and grow their businesses, even in
uncertain situations.
2.Creativity and Innovation – They
think creatively to develop new ideas,
products, or services that solve
problems or meet market needs in
unique ways.
(Any other relevant response)
Answer any 3 out of the given 5 questions in 20 – 30 words each (2 x 3 = 6 marks)
Q. 12 Intrapersonal communication is CBSE Study Material Unit 1 2
communication with oneself, including
internal dialogue and self-reflection,
while interpersonal communication is
the exchange of messages between
two or more people through verbal
and nonverbal means.
Q. 13 The language of newspapers CBSE Study Material Unit 3 2
(Journalese) is distinct from other
forms of writing due to the following
reasons:
1. Concise and Clear: Newspaper
language is brief and to the
point, aiming to convey
maximum information in
minimum words due to space
constraints.
2. Objective Tone: News reports
use a neutral and factual tone,
avoiding personal opinions or
emotional language.
3. Inverted Pyramid Style:
Important information comes
first, followed by supporting
details, helping readers grasp
the main idea quickly.
4. Use of Headlines: Catchy, bold

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headlines are used to grab
attention and summarize the
essence of the news.
This style ensures that news is
accessible, quick to read, and easy to
understand by a wide audience.
(Introduction with any two points)
Q. 14 Basis Television Cinema CBSE Study Material Unit 2 2
Watched at Watched in
Mode of home or on theaters on
Viewing personal a large
devices screen
Includes
serials, Primarily
Content
news, includes
Format
reality feature films
shows, etc.
Shorter
Longer
programs
format
Duration with breaks
(usually 1.5
(e.g., 30–60
to 3 hours)
minutes)
Films are
New
released less
Release content
frequently
Frequency aired daily
(e.g., weekly
or weekly
or monthly)
(Any 3 valid points)
Q. 15 a. Documentaries provide factual CBSE Study Material Unit 3 2
information and help viewers learn
about real-life events or issues.
b. They are often engaging and
thought-provoking, offering deep
insights into different perspectives or
cultures.
Q. 16 To Connect CBSE Study Material Unit 4 2
To Inform
To Gain Knowledge
To Entertain (Any Two with Brief or
Relevant)
Answer any 2 out of the given 3 questions in 30– 50 words each (3 x 2 = 6 marks)
Q. 17 Music can do the following in a film: CBSE Study Material Unit 2 3
1. It can add an emotional depth to
the scene.
2.It can help move the story forward
through narrative song sequence.
3.It can offer a melody or a rhythm for
the actors, directors, choreographers
and editors to work on.
4.It can create and sustain a mood,
especially, prominently in scenes,

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where there is no dialogue
5.It can help in the publicity of the
film.
6. Some musical themes and songs get
associated with the image of the film.
7.It can help bring out the sub-vocal
feelings and moods without the use of
the words. (Any 3 points)
Music is usually used in three ways in
films; 1. As title/theme music 2.
Background score 3. Songs
Q. 18 Hum Log was a landmark serial CBSE Study Material Unit 3 3
because it was India’s first television
soap opera, aired in 1984. It
realistically portrayed the everyday
struggles and social issues of a middle-
class Indian family, connecting deeply
with viewers and setting the stage for
future TV serials in the country.
The characters and their stories
resonated deeply with viewers.
Hum Log established the soap opera
format in India, influencing many
subsequent TV serials and shaping the
future of Indian television
programming.
Q. 19 Circa 1919 AD, the eminent Marathi CBSE Study Material Unit 1 3
historian Itihasacharya Vishwanath
Kashinath Rajwade produced a great
essay entitled - "The Evolution of
Means of Human Thought
and Expression."
- This essay develops a perspective
that, there are FORTY forms of artistic
communication developed by the
human race during the course of its
evolution. And these forms have been
derived from FOUR natural abilities
that human beings possess
viz. Speech, Gesture, The Ability to
Draw and The Ability of Making Solid
Figures.
-He says further that, making good use
of these basic abilities, humankind has
developed a few external means -
such as musical instruments, puppets ,
camera etc. - to extend the range of
its own expressions.
Answer any 3 out of the given 5 questions in 50– 80 words each (4 x 3 = 12 marks)
Q. 20 1. Introduction: Unit 3 4
 Greet listeners warmly and
introduce myself as their RJ.

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 Briefly mention the purpose of
the segment—to promote the
upcoming social awareness CBSE Study Material
campaign organised by the
school.
2. Engaging Content:
 Share interesting facts or a
short story related to the
campaign’s cause to grab
attention.
 Use friendly and energetic
tone to keep listeners
interested.
3. Call to Action:
 Encourage listeners to
participate in the campaign by
attending or volunteering.
 Provide details about the
date, time, and venue clearly.
4. Interactive Element:
 Invite listeners to send in
messages, questions, or share
their thoughts on the topic
through calls or social media.
 Promise to read some
messages on air to create a
sense of community and
involvement.
Q. 21 Mainstream media often treats news CBSE Study Material Unit 2 4
as a commodity to attract more
viewers and advertisers, which can be
justified to some extent because
media organizations need revenue to
operate. However, this can sometimes
compromise the quality and
objectivity of news reporting.
Three tactics used to sensationalize
news are:
1. Exaggerated Headlines: Using
bold or shocking headlines to
grab attention, even if the
story itself is less dramatic.
2. Emotional Language: Using
strong, emotional words to
provoke reactions and engage
the audience.
3. Selective Reporting: Focusing
on certain aspects of a story
while ignoring others to create

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more impact or controversy.

Q. 22  Theme CBSE Study Material Unit 4 4
 Time
 Space
 Plot
 Character (Any Four with
Brief)
Q. 23 The Two-Step Flow Theory, proposed CBSE Study Material Unit 3 4
by Paul Lazarsfeld, suggests that
media messages do not directly
influence the public. Instead, they first
reach opinion leaders—people who
are more engaged with media and
well-informed. These leaders then
interpret the information and pass it
on to others in their social circle.
This theory challenges the idea that
media affects everyone equally. It
shows that personal influence plays a
big role in shaping opinions.
Example 1: A student follows a
popular YouTuber (opinion leader)
who discusses climate change. The
student then shares this information
with friends, influencing their views.
Example 2: During elections, people
may form opinions based on what a
trusted family member or community
leader says about a candidate, rather
than on direct exposure to news.

Q. 24 This suggests that stories can be CBSE Study Material Unit 4 4
interpreted in multiple ways,
depending on the perspective and
creativity of the writer. Each
adaptation reflects the writer’s unique
vision, cultural context, and audience
expectations.
Four important factors to consider
while evaluating a writer’s work are:
1. Originality and creativity –
How uniquely the writer
presents the story or ideas.
2. Understanding of the theme –
How well the writer captures
the core message or
emotions.
3. Character development – The
depth and consistency in
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portraying characters.
4. Audience engagement – How
effectively the work connects
with and impacts the
audience.

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