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
Related Mcqs:
- Of a good free press it is expected that it should:
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 - 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 - Freedom of press includes:
A. Right to print and publish news and views
B. To distribute or circulate the printed matters
C. To comment on public affairs and criticize public men and measures
D. All the above - 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 - In the constitution of Pakistan freedom of press exists because:
A. The government are highly educated
B. Propagate violence
C. The people are highly educated
D. It is implied in the right of expression
E. Managements of the press are keen to have that - 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
