Which of the following is true for newspapers?

In earlier times, newspapers were mouthpieces of the taluka or district.

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They play a great role in shaping public opinion and raising funds.

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Kesari is a newspaper that was started by Veer Savarkar and Lala Lajpat Rai in 1881.

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Newspapers earn majority of the revenues through advertisements.

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Solution

The correct option is D Newspapers earn majority of the revenues through advertisements.
In earlier times, newspapers were mouthpieces of the taluka or district administration. Newspapers are expected not only to cover news on daily events, but also give importance to industrial and commercial developments through advertisements. During this period, newspapers also played a role in shaping public opinion and directing it towards constructive work, leading opinions at times, carrying on the task of public education, keeping a watch over the government machinery, etc. Kesari is a Marathi language newspaper started by Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak.

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