Do you know how to differentiate between real and fake news? Or are you a serial forwarder? Find out now with our media literacy quiz!
Hello everyone! Ever been on a news site or social media platform, and something makes you pause and think, “Wait, is this legit?” The internet is our whole world right now. And with it being a crazy maze of stories, information, and the occasional sprinkle of wild (namely absolutely fake) tales, it’s become a modern-day challenge to separate the wheat from the chaff.
Yes. As you’re sipping your morning coffee, skimming through headlines on your favorite social media or news channel, everything seems regular until…BAM! An article claims scientists have created a monkey entirely in the lab. Part of you chuckles, another part wonders, “What if?” And just then, your dad shares the same news on Whatsapp. And in that fleeting moment, the lines between reality and fiction blur.
So that’s why I’ve created my fake news gullibility checker quiz. Whether you’re from the crowded lanes of Kolkata, the hustling streets of New York, the serene countryside of New Zealand, or the bustling markets of Bangkok, this quiz speaks a universal language — the language of curiosity and the quest for truth.
But why, you ask, is such a quiz relevant? Glad you asked! Misinformation isn’t just about believing a wrong fact. It’s more than that. It’s about the attitude we nurture, the skepticism we lose or harness, and the patterns of belief we pass down to the younger generation. What we believe in creates a ripple effect, as we influence those around us. It’s essential, now more than ever, to understand our own perceptions and how easily they can be influenced.
Think of this quiz as the gym for your brain, where you find out how much you flex those cognitive muscles to differentiate between the sneaky fakes and the real deals. By the end, not only will you have a few laughs (and perhaps some forehead-slapping moments), but you’ll also have a refreshed perspective on the importance of media literacy in our information-packed world.
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Shilpa Ahuja is the Editor-in-Chief of OpiniOwn. She has a Masters in Design Studies (MDesS) degree from Harvard University Graduate School of Design, class of 2011. She is also the founder of Shilpa Ahuja Media (SAM).
Shilpa’s work has been published in the University of Fashion and Jet Airways magazine. She is also the creator of Audrey O. comics. She enjoys creative writing and art. Her work has been exhibited at Harvard Graduate School of Design and the Aroma Hotel, Chandigarh and also been published in Chandigarh Times.
Originally from Chandigarh, Shilpa also has a professional degree in architecture and has worked in interior project management. She is also the author of the book “Designing a Chinese Cultural Center in India”. For feedback & questions, please email her at [email protected].