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Media and Political Scandals in India

Description: This quiz is designed to test your knowledge about the role of media in exposing political scandals in India. It covers various aspects of media's involvement in uncovering corruption, misuse of power, and other unethical practices within the political system.
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Which media outlet played a crucial role in exposing the Bofors scandal, a major political scandal involving kickbacks in the purchase of artillery guns by the Indian government?

  1. The Hindu

  2. India Today

  3. The Times of India

  4. Outlook


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Hindu, a leading Indian newspaper, played a significant role in uncovering the Bofors scandal through its investigative reporting and publication of classified documents.

What was the name of the sting operation conducted by Tehelka magazine that exposed corruption in defense deals involving several high-ranking politicians and officials?

  1. Operation West End

  2. Operation Catch-22

  3. Operation Chakravyuh

  4. Operation Yudhishthira


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tehelka magazine conducted a sting operation called 'Operation West End,' which revealed corruption and bribery in defense deals involving politicians, bureaucrats, and arms dealers.

Which media personality is widely credited with exposing the 2G spectrum scam, a major corruption scandal involving the allocation of telecom licenses and spectrum by the Indian government?

  1. Arnab Goswami

  2. Barkha Dutt

  3. Rajdeep Sardesai

  4. Sagarika Ghose


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Barkha Dutt, a prominent Indian journalist, played a key role in uncovering the 2G spectrum scam through her investigative reporting and interviews with key figures involved in the scandal.

What was the name of the news channel that aired a series of sting operations exposing corruption in the Indian judiciary, leading to the impeachment of several judges?

  1. NDTV

  2. CNN-IBN

  3. Star News

  4. Times Now


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Tehelka, a news magazine and website, conducted a series of sting operations called 'Operation Black Friday,' which exposed corruption and misconduct within the Indian judiciary.

Which media outlet published a series of articles revealing the involvement of politicians and bureaucrats in the Commonwealth Games scam, a major corruption scandal related to the organization of the 2010 Commonwealth Games in India?

  1. The Indian Express

  2. The Pioneer

  3. The Asian Age

  4. The Telegraph


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Express, a leading Indian newspaper, published a series of articles exposing the corruption and irregularities in the organization of the 2010 Commonwealth Games.

What was the name of the sting operation conducted by Cobrapost, an investigative news website, that exposed corruption in the Indian education system, leading to the resignation of several high-ranking officials?

  1. Operation Blackboard

  2. Operation Whiteboard

  3. Operation Chalkboard

  4. Operation Textbook


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cobrapost conducted a sting operation called 'Operation Blackboard,' which revealed corruption and irregularities in the Indian education system, including the sale of fake degrees and manipulation of examination results.

Which media outlet played a significant role in uncovering the Vyapam scam, a major corruption scandal involving irregularities in the admission process of medical colleges in Madhya Pradesh, India?

  1. The Hindustan Times

  2. The Tribune

  3. The Deccan Chronicle

  4. The New Indian Express


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Hindustan Times, a leading Indian newspaper, played a crucial role in exposing the Vyapam scam through its investigative reporting and publication of leaked documents.

What was the name of the news channel that aired a series of sting operations exposing corruption in the Indian cricket board, leading to the resignation of several top officials?

  1. Zee News

  2. India TV

  3. News18

  4. Aaj Tak


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

India TV, a leading Indian news channel, aired a series of sting operations called 'Operation Cricketgate,' which revealed corruption and irregularities within the Indian cricket board.

Which media outlet published a series of articles revealing the involvement of politicians and officials in the coal block allocation scam, a major corruption scandal related to the allocation of coal mining blocks by the Indian government?

  1. The Economic Times

  2. Business Standard

  3. Financial Express

  4. Mint


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Hindu, a leading Indian newspaper, published a series of articles exposing the corruption and irregularities in the allocation of coal blocks by the Indian government.

What was the name of the sting operation conducted by Headlines Today, a news channel, that exposed corruption in the Indian real estate sector, leading to the arrest of several builders and developers?

  1. Operation Concrete Jungle

  2. Operation Urban Jungle

  3. Operation Cityscape

  4. Operation Metropolis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Headlines Today conducted a sting operation called 'Operation Concrete Jungle,' which revealed corruption and irregularities in the Indian real estate sector, including bribery and manipulation of land records.

Which media outlet played a significant role in uncovering the Adarsh Housing Society scam, a major corruption scandal involving the illegal construction of a luxury housing society in Mumbai, India?

  1. Mid-Day

  2. Mumbai Mirror

  3. The Times of India

  4. The Indian Express


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mid-Day, a Mumbai-based newspaper, played a crucial role in exposing the Adarsh Housing Society scam through its investigative reporting and publication of leaked documents.

What was the name of the sting operation conducted by CNN-IBN, a news channel, that exposed corruption in the Indian mining sector, leading to the resignation of several ministers and officials?

  1. Operation Mineral Mafia

  2. Operation Mining Scam

  3. Operation Earthmover

  4. Operation Digger


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

CNN-IBN conducted a sting operation called 'Operation Mineral Mafia,' which revealed corruption and irregularities in the Indian mining sector, including illegal mining and manipulation of mining licenses.

Which media outlet published a series of articles revealing the involvement of politicians and officials in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, leading to the resignation of several top officials?

  1. The Hindu

  2. The Indian Express

  3. The Times of India

  4. Outlook


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Hindu, a leading Indian newspaper, published a series of articles exposing the intelligence failures and security lapses that led to the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks.

What was the name of the sting operation conducted by The Times of India, a leading Indian newspaper, that exposed corruption in the Indian Railways, leading to the arrest of several railway officials?

  1. Operation Railgate

  2. Operation Trackscam

  3. Operation Locogate

  4. Operation Signalgate


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Times of India conducted a sting operation called 'Operation Railgate,' which revealed corruption and irregularities in the Indian Railways, including bribery and manipulation of railway contracts.

Which media outlet played a significant role in uncovering the IPL spot-fixing scandal, a major corruption scandal involving match-fixing and illegal betting in the Indian Premier League cricket tournament?

  1. The Indian Express

  2. The Hindu

  3. The Times of India

  4. Outlook


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Express, a leading Indian newspaper, played a crucial role in exposing the IPL spot-fixing scandal through its investigative reporting and publication of leaked documents.

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