Independence of Media

Q. Which of the following statements accurately describes the way the press should function in a democracy?

1. A democracy is successful only when the press is free and independent, hence the press should be totally unregulated.
2. No outlet must be discouraged from publishing distorted news or misinformation, since a democracy grants freedom of speech.
3. The duty of the media is to report events in an unbiased way, hence, it must not be allowed to criticise the government in any way.
4. The press must be free from government restrictions, and at the same time, held responsible for the information it spreads.

Q. How does freedom of press benefit the public?

1. News sources can publish biased news
2. Public becomes aware of the shortcomings
3. Press is vested with extra power
4. Creates a space for open minded discussions

Q. An independent media means that no one should control and influence its coverage of news.

1. True
2. False

Q. Which of the following body was formed to protect the freedom of the press?

1. Press Council of India
2. Freedom of Press Council, India
3. Press Protection Organisation of India
4. Press Liberation Organisation, India

Q. Which body is responsible for maintaining the freedom of the press in India?

1. Broadcast Audience Research Council
2. Press Club of India
3. Press Council of India
4. Supreme Court of India

Q. Which of the following statements accurately describes the way the press should function in a democracy?

1. A democracy is successful only when the press is free and independent, hence the press should be totally unregulated.
2. No outlet must be discouraged from publishing distorted news or misinformation, since a democracy grants freedom of speech.
3. The duty of the media is to report events in an unbiased way, hence, it must not be allowed to criticise the government in any way.
4. The press must be free from government restrictions, and at the same time, held responsible for the information it spreads.

Q. Which body is responsible for maintaining the freedom of the press in India?

1. Press Council of India
2. Press Club of India
3. Supreme Court of India
4. Broadcast Audience Research Council

Q. Which of the following statements accurately describes the way the press should function in a democracy?

1. A democracy is successful only when the press is free and independent, hence the press should be totally unregulated.
2. No outlet must be discouraged from publishing distorted news or misinformation, since a democracy grants freedom of speech.
3. The duty of the media is to report events in an unbiased way, hence, it must not be allowed to criticise the government in any way.
4. The press must be free from government restrictions, and at the same time, held responsible for the information it spreads.

Q. How does freedom of press benefit the public?

1. News sources can publish biased news
2. Public becomes aware of the shortcomings
3. Press is vested with extra power
4. Creates a space for open minded discussions

Q. Which body is responsible for maintaining the freedom of the press in India?

1. Press Council of India
2. Supreme Court of India
3. Broadcast Audience Research Council
4. Press Club of India

Q. Which of the following body was formed to protect the freedom of the press?

1. Press Council of India
2. Press Protection Organisation of India
3. Freedom of Press Council, India
4. Press Liberation Organisation, India