A. Unscrupulous press
B. Superstition and conservatism
C. Absence of civil liberties
D. Educational institutions
Related Mcqs:
- In a democratic government, the importance of public opinion is wry great. Democracy becomes real only when there is strong and effective public opinion. Which one of the following statements is relevant regarding the meaning of public opinion?
A. Public opinion is necessarily majority opinion
B. Public opinion is the opinion of all the people of the society
C. Public opinion is opposed to common good
D. Public opinion is the reasoned and conscious opinion of the dominant action of community based on the ideal of general welfare and common-good - One of the strongest hindrances in the way of formation of sound public opinion is:
A. Propaganda of radio, relevision and cinema
B. A dishonest and mischievous press
C. Progagands of political parties
D. Religious institutions - 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 - Which one of the following agencies exercises maximum influence on the formulation of public opinion:
A. Educational institutions
B. Religious institution
C. Trade associations
D. Press and radio - Educational institutions help in the formulation of public opinion by:
A. Imparting education
B. By paying attention to the physical and mental development of students
C. By inculcating moral qualities
D. By cultivating habit of independent thinking and formulating correct opinion - In democracy public opinion is necessary. Which of the following is true about the meaning public opinion in democracy?
A. It means majority opinion
B. It means unanimous opinion
C. It means opinion of intelligent people in the society
D. It means opinion of dominant sections based on common good - Certain features of public opinion are given below, but one of them has been wrongly listed. Tick the same.
A. Public opinion is definite opinion
B. Public opinion is based on sound arguments and reasons
C. Gererally it is the opinion of the intellectual minority
D. Public opinion is based on common good - If sound public opinion is to be formed for that it is essential that:
A. Press should be free
B. Religious bodies should be active
C. People should be given the right to property
D. There should be right to education
E. There should be right to leisure - Who said “The success of democratic government depends upon the degree to which the public opinion is sound, well developed and effective in controlling the actions and policies of government”
A. Barker
B. Garner
C. MacIver
D. Gettell - For the formation of sound public opinion it is essential that:
A. The government should be coalition one
B. The government should be non-aligned
C. The government should bot control mass media
D. There should be single party system
E. The women should have right to vote
