CSS :: Freedom Of Speech and Press Role
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Of a good press it is expected that: |
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It should give the viewpoint of the government only |
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It should focus opposition viewpoint only |
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It should devote attention both to the government and opposition viewpoint |
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It should prefer government viewpoint over opposition |
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It should prefer opposition viewpoint over government |
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Answer: Option C
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12. |
A free press is one which: |
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Spreads communal hatred |
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Propagate violence |
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Sides with the elites |
D. |
Sides with educated |
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Gives an impartial account of events |
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Answer: Option E
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13. |
In the constitution of India freedom of press exists because: |
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The government are highly educated |
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Propagate violence |
C. |
The people are highly educated |
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It is implied in the right of expression |
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Managements of the press are keen to have that |
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Answer: Option D
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14. |
Importance of free press all over the world has increased because: |
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The Governments want to give it to the people |
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The Governments have now no means to restrict this freedom |
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The people are awakening everywhere |
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There is keen competition in the press industry |
Answer: Option C
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15. |
Which of the following is not covered under the freedom of press? |
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Expression of views of the opposition |
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Publication of the views of the intelligentsia |
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Publication of letters to the editor |
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Commenting on the views of political leadership |
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Suppression of the views of the opposition |
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Answer: Option E
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16. |
Of a good free press it is expected that it should: |
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Lay more stress on national rather than international events |
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Give fair picture of national progress |
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Focus attention on failures of the government |
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Draw attention only on the achievements of the government |
E. |
None of the above |
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Answer: Option B
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17. |
In a parliamentary democracy good press is expected to: |
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Build healthy public opinion |
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Cash on sensational news |
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Be motivated by profit motives |
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Seek directions of the ruling party |
Answer: Option A
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18. |
Who of the following is usually denied freedom of speech? |
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The working labourers |
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Unemployed youth |
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Peasants and agriculturists |
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Skilled technocrats |
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People of the armed forces |
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Answer: Option E
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19. |
On which of the following ground freedom of speech in a parliamentary democracy can reasonably be restricted? |
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When people begin to vehemently criticise the government |
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When the right endangers well established social norms |
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When the right endangers well established social norms |
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When foreign governments do not like criticism |
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When the majority does not want driticism |
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Answer: Option C
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20. |
Which one of the following is not the function of a good and free press? |
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To create healthy public opinion |
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To promote cultural heritage |
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To help in the eradication of social evils |
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To encourgae communal disharmony |
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To give an idean of achievements of nation |
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Answer: Option D
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