Question

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

• A. Press Council of India
• B. Press Protection Organisation of India
• C. Freedom of Press Council, India
• D. Press Liberation Organisation, India

Answer 1

The correct option is A Press Council of India

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> For media to be independent, people in power should ensure “Freedom of the Press”. Freedom of the Press refers to the right to print newspapers, journals and other print mediums to publish information without any government restriction. A body called the ‘Press Council of India’ was established to protect the freedom of the press.