Impact of Social Media on Society MCQs

1. What is one major positive impact of social media on society?
(A) Increase in cyberbullying
(B) Disruption of face-to-face communication
(C) Enhanced global connectivity
(D) Decline in productivity

2. Which age group is most influenced by social media trends?
(A) 40–50 years
(B) 30–40 years
(C) 20–30 years
(D) 13–19 years

3. What is a common psychological effect of excessive social media use?
(A) Improved attention span
(B) Reduced anxiety
(C) Increased depression and loneliness
(D) Enhanced memory

4. Which platform is widely used for professional networking?
(A) Instagram
(B) Facebook
(C) LinkedIn
(D) Snapchat

5. What role does social media play in modern activism?
(A) Prevents mass communication
(B) Reduces public engagement
(C) Amplifies social movements
(D) Inhibits awareness campaigns

6. What is a major negative impact of social media on youth?
(A) Improved social skills
(B) Increased reading habits
(C) Exposure to misinformation and cyberbullying
(D) Enhanced critical thinking

7. Which of the following is an example of misinformation spread via social media?
(A) Verified government updates
(B) Peer-reviewed research
(C) Fake news or doctored images
(D) Educational course materials

8. What is “echo chamber” in the context of social media?
(A) A feature to store data
(B) A group chat with no admin
(C) A situation where users are exposed only to views similar to their own
(D) A tool for audio editing

9. How does social media influence consumer behavior?
(A) Through newspaper advertisements
(B) By blocking online purchases
(C) By promoting products via influencers and ads
(D) By discouraging shopping

10. What is a potential benefit of using social media for education?
(A) Increased distractions
(B) Easy access to learning resources and collaboration
(C) Less academic honesty
(D) Increased plagiarism