A. Lay more stress on national rather than international events
B. Give fair picture of national progress
C. Focus attention on failures of the government
D. Draw attention only on the achievements of the government
E. None of the above
Related Mcqs:
- Of a good press it is expected that:
A. It should give the viewpoint of the government only
B. It should focus opposition viewpoint only
C. It should devote attention both to the government and opposition viewpoint
D. It should prefer government viewpoint over opposition
E. It should prefer opposition viewpoint over government - In a parliamentary democracy good press is expected to:
A. Build healthy public opinion
B. Cash on sensational news
C. Be motivated by profit motives
D. Seek directions of the ruling party - Amongst the agencies of public opinion the press plays an inportant role. Press can be an effective agency of public opinion only if:
A. It is committed to the policies of the government
B. It is free and impartial
C. It supports the cause of the weaker sections
D. It is highly critical of government policies - Freedom of speech and free press are: ___________?
A. Complementary of each other
B. Contradictory to each other
C. Partly complementary to each other
D. Both complementary as well as contradictory to each other - Which one of the following is not the function of a good and free press?
A. To create healthy public opinion
B. To promote cultural heritage
C. To help in the eradication of social evils
D. To encourgae communal disharmony
E. To give an idean of achievements of nation - A free press is one which:
A. Spreads communal hatred
B. Propagate violence
C. Sides with the elites
D. Sides with educated
E. Gives an impartial account of events - Importance of free press all over the world has increased because:
A. The Governments want to give it to the people
B. The Governments have now no means to restrict this freedom
C. The people are awakening everywhere
D. There is keen competition in the press industry - Which one of the followings does not fall under the freedom of press?
A. Right to print public news and views
B. Right to gather news
C. Freedom not to publish any news, article, correspondence or other matter
D. None of the above - The importance of the press has increased in recent years due to: __________?
A. Spread of education
B. Invention of printing machines
C. Manufacture of paper in large quantity
D. Introduction of quick means of transportation - Which one of the following function is not performed by the press?
A. It provides ready-made opinion to the people
B. It helps the government in knowing public mind
C. It helps the government in preparation of electoral lists
D. It acquaints the people with the various problems facing the country
