A. Controlled press
B. Free mass media
C. Cinema
D. Political literature
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 - Which one of the following is not a great hindrance in the formation of sound public opinion?
A. Disparity in wealth
B. Right to leisure
C. Lethargy of the people
D. Illiteracy - Which one of the following is a hindrance in the formation of sound public opinion?
A. Circulation of political literature
B. Freedom to political parties to spread ideas
C. Removal of illiteracy
D. Widespread illiteracy
E. Periodical elections - Which one of the following is not a hindrance in the formation of public opinion?
A. Committed press
B. Controlled mass media
C. Single party political system
D. Widespread education
E. Disparities in wealth - Which one of the following is not a good method for removal of hindrance on the formation of good public opinion?
A. Press should be made free
B. Illiteracy may be removed
C. Economic inequality may be wiped out
D. Committed education should be encouraged
E. Political activities should be encouraged - 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 - 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 - In which of the following countries ‘opinion polls’ are extensively used to know the public opinion on current issues?
A. U.S.A.
B. U.S.S.R.
C. India
D. All the above - 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 - 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
